Custom Earmolds
Custom earmolds are individually crafted ear pieces designed to fit the unique contours of your ear canal. At Citrus Hearing Clinic, we create high-quality custom earmolds for a variety of applications including hearing protection, swimming, sleeping, and as components for hearing aids. Each earmold is made from comfortable materials and precisely shaped using impressions of your ears for a perfect fit and optimal performance.
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Custom Earmold Creation Process
Creating custom earmolds begins with our audiologists taking precise impressions of your ear canals and outer ears. This painless process involves placing a soft material in your ear that hardens within minutes to capture the exact shape of your ear. These impressions are then used to create earmolds that perfectly match your ear anatomy.
Depending on your needs, we select appropriate materials ranging from soft silicone to firm acrylic, each offering different benefits for comfort, durability, and sound quality.
At Citrus Hearing Clinic, we work with all three major cochlear implant manufacturers, allowing us to recommend the system that best suits each patient's unique needs and preferences.
Cochlear Americas
Cochlear Americas offers innovative implant systems known for reliability and a strong support network. Their processors feature advanced connectivity options for streaming audio directly from smartphones and other devices. The Nucleus system includes unique features like a slim, off-the-ear processor option and water-resistant accessories for active lifestyles.
Med-EL
Med-EL implants are designed with a focus on preserving delicate inner ear structures and natural hearing when possible. They offer the longest electrode arrays in the industry, which may provide better coverage of the entire cochlea. Their processors are known for excellent music appreciation capabilities and MRI compatibility without magnet removal in many cases.
Advanced Bionics
Advanced Bionics devices, developed in partnership with Phonak, feature sophisticated sound processing strategies that excel in challenging listening environments. Their processors offer excellent water resistance options for swimming and water activities, along with direct connectivity to compatible devices for streaming audio content.
Benefits of Custom-Fitted Earmolds
Custom earmolds provide significant advantages over generic, one-size-fits-all options. The precise fit ensures both comfort and effectiveness for various hearing needs. Our patients particularly appreciate how custom earmolds can be tailored to their specific lifestyle requirements while providing reliable performance.
Superior comfort due to personalized fit that conforms exactly to your ear shape
Enhanced sound quality and clarity when used with hearing devices
Better noise protection with improved sealing that blocks more harmful sounds
Longer durability compared to generic options, making them cost-effective over time
Deaf Related Children Authors
At Citrus Hearing Clinic, we support children's books that help young readers understand and embrace hearing differences. These authors create stories featuring characters with hearing aids and cochlear implants that promote self-advocacy, acceptance, and confidence – values we champion in our pediatric audiology services.
Extraordinary Jordyn and her Bionic Ears is an encouraging story about a young elementary school girl who is passionate about space and self-advocacy.
In this short story, the reader will explore Jordyn as she learns to overcome being judged for having a cochlear implant and a hearing aid. This story is meant to uplift children like Jordyn who may be learning to accept and celebrate their unique differences.
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I Deaf-initely Can, Rhett the Heeler is a heartwarming story about a deaf shelter dog and his adoption by Karlie, a deaf girl.
Written from Rhett's perspective, the book follows their journey as they learn sign language together and prove that deafness doesn't limit possibilities. Through colorful illustrations and personal experience, author Karlie Waldrip celebrates differences and shows readers that everyone "deaf-initely can" overcome challenges.
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Join Karlie and Rhett in their latest book "We Deaf-initely Can, Let the Adventures Begin", as they embark on new and exciting journeys together.
Start your day with them, explore fun adventures, and end with a celebration of bravery in trying new things. Immerse yourself in sign language and witness how they embrace the joy of going on adventures.
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Signimalz is a unique Sign Language Alphabet book that depicts animals fingerspelling individual letters of the American Sign Language alphabet.
This book can be used as a teaching resource for Deaf and Hard of Hearing students or as a fun learning tool for everyone.
Get The Book HereWe create several types of custom earmolds including hearing aid earmolds, musician earplugs, swimmer's plugs, sleep plugs, and specialized hearing protection for shooting, industrial work, or motorsports. Each type is designed with specific features to optimize performance for its intended use.
With proper care, custom earmolds typically last 3-5 years. Factors affecting longevity include the material used, frequency of use, exposure to earwax and moisture, and changes in ear anatomy. Children may need replacements more frequently as their ears grow and change shape.
Yes, custom earmolds are designed for comfort during extended wear. Because they're made specifically for your ear shape, they avoid the pressure points and irritation often experienced with generic earplugs. Most patients report forgetting they're wearing them after a short adjustment period.
Often, yes. Different activities require different features in earmolds. For example, swimmer's plugs need to be waterproof, musician's earplugs should preserve sound quality while reducing volume, and hearing aid molds must accommodate sound transmission. We'll help you determine which types best suit your lifestyle needs.
Cleaning methods vary based on the earmold material, but generally involve wiping with a clean, dry cloth daily and occasional washing with mild soap and water. We provide specific care instructions for your particular earmolds and recommend regular professional cleaning and checks to maintain optimal performance.
Yes, minor adjustments can often be made to improve comfort. If your earmolds become uncomfortable, we can assess whether simple modifications will resolve the issue or if new impressions are needed. Our goal is ensuring your earmolds remain comfortable and effective.
Frequently Asked Questions About Custom Earmolds
Custom earmolds raise many questions for our patients, especially when considering their various applications. We've compiled answers to the most common questions to help you understand how custom earmolds might benefit your hearing health. Custom solutions are often the best choice for addressing specific hearing needs with precision and effectiveness.
Schedule Your Custom Earmold Fitting
If you're interested in experiencing the benefits of custom earmolds for hearing protection, water activities, or improved hearing aid performance, contact Citrus Hearing Clinic today. Our Doctors of Audiology use best practice techniques and Real Ear Measurements when appropriate to ensure your custom earmolds meet your specific needs with precision. We take pride in our attention to detail, creating earmolds that provide both comfort and functionality for our patients.
Call us at 352-989-5123 to schedule your appointment at our Clermont location.
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Clinic Location
Clermont, FL 34711
Opening Hours
Saturday - Sunday: Closed
