{"id":4401,"date":"2022-09-29T17:31:36","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T21:31:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/?p=4401"},"modified":"2022-09-29T17:36:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-29T21:36:03","slug":"what-type-of-hearing-protection-will-work-best-for-me","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/what-type-of-hearing-protection-will-work-best-for-me\/","title":{"rendered":"What Type of Hearing Protection Will Work Best for Me?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Part of prioritizing your hearing health means protecting your ears from loud noise that can cause damage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Loud Noise Can Damage Your Hearing <\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/pexels-kindel-media-8488000-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Construction worker putting in earplug to protect her hearing.\" class=\"wp-image-4403\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Any noise that reaches a volume above 85 decibels (dB) (which is roughly the volume of city traffic) can damage your hearing. The vibration from loud noise damages the hair cells of the inner ear, which play an integral role in the hearing process. Once damaged, they cannot be repaired. Enough damage will lead to permanent <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/hearing-loss\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing loss.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should I Wear Hearing Protection?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>According to the National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nidcd.nih.gov\/health\/hearing-protectors#when-should\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing protectors are recommended for these settings and activities<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Auto races, sporting events, fireworks displays, and concerts<\/li><li>Motorcycle, dirt bike, and snowmobile riding, and when operating an all-terrain vehicle or tractor<\/li><li>Band or orchestra rehearsals and performances<\/li><li>Industrial, warehouse, farm, landscape, and other loud (or potentially loud) workplace settings<\/li><li>Shooting sports<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How To Protect Your Ears<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone who loves to hunt or to go listen to live music at <a href=\"https:\/\/scottishriteauditorium.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scottish Rite Auditorium<\/a>, you don\u2019t have to give up enjoying the activities you love to avoid hearing loss. You just need to make sure you use adequate <a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/audiologist\/hearing-protection\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hearing protection<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some examples of hearing protection include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>Foam earplugs<\/li><li>Custom earplugs for a specific activity (hunter\u2019s plugs, musician plugs, etc.\u2026)<\/li><li>Electronic earplugs<\/li><li>Earmuffs<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Choosing Your Hearing Protection<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to deciding what hearing protection is right for you, there are several factors you need to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>How much noise reduction do you need? <\/strong>You want to make sure the protection you use reduces decibels enough to get you into a safe volume range while still allowing you to hear what you need or want to, whether that\u2019s the music that\u2019s playing or important sounds at work.<\/li><li><strong>How loud is your environment? <\/strong>Work environments that reach 100 dB or louder (thinking using a chainsaw or jackhammer) may require using both earplugs and earmuffs to offer enough protection.<\/li><li><strong>What does your workday look like?<\/strong> Do you need to wear hearing protection consistently or only for certain tasks? Will you need to take your hearing protection on and off for certain parts of the day? Do your hands get dirty when you work? Do you have other equipment like a helmet or eyewear that may interfere with certain hearing protection devices?<\/li><li><strong>What feels best?<\/strong> At the end of the day, after making sure you have adequate protection, you want something that feels comfortable in or on your ears. Figuring out what feels best will make it more likely that you actually wear your hearing protection and keep your ears safe.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For more information or to schedule an appointment, call <span class=\"company-name \">Advanced ENT & Allergy<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"related-posts\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/thriving-at-holiday-parties-with-hearing-loss-simple-tips-to-stay-connected\/\" class=\"related-post\">Thriving at Holiday Parties With Hearing Loss: Simple Tips to Stay Connected<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/what-should-my-hearing-aids-sound-like-managing-expectations-as-a-beginner\/\" class=\"related-post\">What Should My Hearing Aids Sound Like? Managing Expectations as a Beginner<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/communication-tips-for-a-better-thanksgiving\/\" class=\"related-post\">Communication Tips for a Better Thanksgiving<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Part of prioritizing your hearing health means protecting your ears from loud noise that can cause damage. How Loud Noise Can Damage Your Hearing Any noise that reaches a volume above 85 decibels (dB) (which is roughly the volume of city traffic) can damage your hearing. 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