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Custom Earmolds

Noise induced hearing loss has long been recognized as preventable with the proper use of earplugs. While there are many effective over the counter options available, every ear is unique, and the highest level of protection often comes from custom earmolds designed to fit your ears precisely.

At Auricle Audiology and Hearing Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, custom hearing protection is carefully crafted to provide superior comfort, protection, and long term hearing preservation.

How Are Custom Earmolds Used?

Custom earmolds are created using precise impressions of your ear canal and concha, the outer bowl shaped part of the ear. This custom process allows the molds to fit the natural contours of your ears comfortably, providing a more secure fit and enhanced protection compared to standard options.

Custom molds are not limited to earplugs alone. They can be used for a wide range of products including headphones, stethoscopes, and earpieces. Professionals such as doctors, nurses, pilots, musicians, swimmers, journalists, hunters, concertgoers, and construction workers can all benefit from custom earmolds designed for their specific needs.

At Auricle Audiology and Hearing Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, custom earmolds are carefully crafted to deliver comfort, durability, and reliable hearing protection for everyday and professional use

What Are Custom Earmolds Made Of?

Custom earmolds are typically made from one of three materials: acrylic, vinyl, or silicone. Each material offers different benefits in terms of comfort, durability, and flexibility, and the right option depends on your specific needs and how the earmolds will be used.

At Auricle Audiology and Hearing Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, we help you choose the most suitable material to ensure your custom earmolds provide optimal comfort, performance, and protection.

Acrylic

Acrylic earmolds have been used for many years and are known for their strength and durability. They are resistant to shrinking and cracking, easy to repair or remake, and simple to insert and remove. Acrylic molds are also easy to clean using mild detergents, making them a low maintenance option.

The main limitation of acrylic is its lack of flexibility. Acrylic molds can be more challenging to fit into narrow or smaller ear canals, particularly for children. They may also be more likely to allow sound leakage or feedback, especially when the jaw is moving, such as during chewing.

Silicone

Silicone earmolds are the softest option available and are highly flexible and comfortable to wear. They create a secure seal that supports excellent sound quality and reliable hearing protection. Silicone molds are also very durable and maintain their shape and size over time. They are available in a wide range of colors and designs, including natural skin tone options.
The same flexibility that makes silicone molds comfortable can also make them more difficult to insert, particularly when they are new. Silicone molds may not be the best choice for individuals with very soft or flaccid ears.
At Auricle Audiology and Hearing Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, we help you select the most suitable earmold material based on comfort, fit, and long term performance.

Vinyl

Vinyl earmolds are made from polyvinyl chloride and offer a balance between firmness and flexibility. They are softer than acrylic molds, which makes them easier to insert and more comfortable for children and older adults. The improved seal provided by vinyl molds can also support clearer sound, particularly for individuals using higher amplification levels.
Over time, vinyl earmolds may shrink, harden, or change color, which means they typically need to be replaced more often than other materials. Due to the manufacturing process, vinyl molds may not be suitable for individuals with certain sensitivities or allergies.

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Call Auricle Hearing at (587) 414-0355 for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Noise induced hearing loss has long been recognized as preventable with the proper use of earplugs. While there are many effective over the counter options available, every ear is unique, and the highest level of protection often comes from custom earmolds designed to fit your ears precisely.
At Auricle Audiology and Hearing Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, custom hearing protection is carefully crafted to provide superior comfort, protection, and long term hearing preservation.

How Are Custom Earmolds Used?

Custom earmolds are created using precise impressions of your ear canal and concha, the outer bowl shaped part of the ear. This custom process allows the molds to fit the natural contours of your ears comfortably, providing a more secure fit and enhanced protection compared to standard options.
Custom molds are not limited to earplugs alone. They can be used for a wide range of products including headphones, stethoscopes, and earpieces. Professionals such as doctors, nurses, pilots, musicians, swimmers, journalists, hunters, concertgoers, and construction workers can all benefit from custom earmolds designed for their specific needs.
At Auricle Audiology and Hearing Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, custom earmolds are carefully crafted to deliver comfort, durability, and reliable hearing protection for everyday and professional use

What Are Custom Earmolds Made Of?

Custom earmolds are typically made from one of three materials: acrylic, vinyl, or silicone. Each material offers different benefits in terms of comfort, durability, and flexibility, and the right option depends on your specific needs and how the earmolds will be used.
At Auricle Audiology and Hearing Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, we help you choose the most suitable material to ensure your custom earmolds provide optimal comfort, performance, and protection.

Acrylic

Acrylic earmolds have been used for many years and are known for their strength and durability. They are resistant to shrinking and cracking, easy to repair or remake, and simple to insert and remove. Acrylic molds are also easy to clean using mild detergents, making them a low maintenance option.
The main limitation of acrylic is its lack of flexibility. Acrylic molds can be more challenging to fit into narrow or smaller ear canals, particularly for children. They may also be more likely to allow sound leakage or feedback, especially when the jaw is moving, such as during chewing.

Vinyl

Vinyl earmolds are made from polyvinyl chloride and offer a balance between firmness and flexibility. They are softer than acrylic molds, which makes them easier to insert and more comfortable for children and older adults. The improved seal provided by vinyl molds can also support clearer sound, particularly for individuals using higher amplification levels.
Over time, vinyl earmolds may shrink, harden, or change color, which means they typically need to be replaced more often than other materials. Due to the manufacturing process, vinyl molds may not be suitable for individuals with certain sensitivities or allergies.

Silicone

Silicone earmolds are the softest option available and are highly flexible and comfortable to wear. They create a secure seal that supports excellent sound quality and reliable hearing protection. Silicone molds are also very durable and maintain their shape and size over time. They are available in a wide range of colors and designs, including natural skin tone options.
The same flexibility that makes silicone molds comfortable can also make them more difficult to insert, particularly when they are new. Silicone molds may not be the best choice for individuals with very soft or flaccid ears.
At Auricle Audiology and Hearing Clinic in Edmonton, Alberta, we help you select the most suitable earmold material based on comfort, fit, and long term performance.