Only YOU can protect your hearing

Everyday we are bombarded with loud sounds. Have you ever left a concert and experienced that high-pitched ringing in your ears? You’ve also probably been at the drug store, seen those foam earplugs and made a mental note to get some before your next concert. Normally people are painfully aware when sounds are too loud. What they may not be aware of is just how damaging those loud sounds can be to their hearing or that custom hearing protection is available and very easy to use.

Drug store foam earplugs are made for the masses. They are a one-size-fits-most quick solution to blocking loud sounds by acting like a plug in the ear. Coming from someone who looks in ears all day long, I can tell you that no two ear canals are the same. Some are wide while others are narrow. Some have deep curves and some are pretty straight. Each canal also has a different depth. Although drug store foam plugs are better than nothing, they just don’t always do the trick. Have you ever tried these foam plugs only to have them fall out of your ears within a short amount of time? Even when they are squeezed down to a thin layer of foam, shoved into the canal and held in place to allow the plug to expand, they can easily work their way out of the ear with jaw movement. Other people may experience soreness in their ears due to inappropriate sizes of plugs.

If you have tried the foam plugs and they seem to work, continue to wear them whenever you are exposed to loud sounds. Like I stated before: any protection is better then no protection at all. For the majority of people who cannot use the foam earplugs, there is a solution: custom hearing protection. Custom hearing protection is made specifically for your ears. They are easy to insert and remove, require minimal care and do not fall out of your ears with jaw movement.

There is custom hearing protection for virtually all situations. Here is a quick description of the most common types of hearing protection:

Concert Plugs- Great for musicians and music lovers. These custom plugs allow the wearer to hear accurately in high noise environments. It takes all sounds and reduces them evenly across the frequency spectrum, so you get to hear everything- just at a quieter and safer level.

Sleeping Plugs- Snore plugs are ideal for those who are often kept awake by a partner’s snoring. They are also great for light sleepers. The comfortable material is designed to promote a full night’s rest without pesky interruptions.

Hunting Plugs- These plugs are designed to allow normal sounds to come through and be heard most of the time. The magic happens in a valve designed to shut and block harmful sounds such as gunshots and other sudden noises from damaging your hearing.


Maximum Plugs- Sometimes you need to block almost everything out. These plugs are made to essentially reduce all sounds and plug up your ears.

iPod/ MP3/Bluetooth Plugs- Ever have to take out your ear buds because they are hurting your ears? Custom molds for your personal listening and Bluetooth devices will resolve that problem. The custom fit ensures comfort and allows these devices to be operated at a lower volume.

Swim Plugs- Swim plugs are great for keeping moisture from accumulating in your ear canals, especially if you or your kids are prone to ear infections. These plugs are brightly colored, easy to put in/take out and they even float!. They can also double as effective sound plugs.

Ordering your custom hearing protection only takes 2 office appointments. In the first appointment we will decide what custom plug is right for your needs and take an impression of your ears. The next time you come into the office your custom hearing protection will be waiting for you. We make sure the plugs fit properly and are comfortable. We also tell you how to take care of your custom hearing protection. It’s that simple to get your custom hearing protection!

For more information and to make your appointment, please contact us at our Longmont or Boulder offices:

Longmont 303.776.8748 Boulder 303.499.3900

We look forward to meeting with you soon.