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What helps manage hyperacusis during dental procedures?
Hearing Loss | Last Active: Oct 4, 2022 | Replies (24)Comment receiving replies
Thanks for the responses, all! @Isammartino, you put in just one earplug? If I understand the literature correctly, wearing only one plug won’t stop the eardrum in the plugged ear from responding to sound in the unprotected ear. But plugging both ears exacerbates the occlusion effect. My major concern is that the piercing sounds of dental instruments in combination with the occlusion effect can further damage my hearing.
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Maybe i should try 2 earplugs. I’ve only used one on my normal ear. I figured my deaf side ear wouldn’t need a plug. But now you have me curious… my hearing coach always tells me to experiment. Try and see what works for me. Since we’re all individuals and nothing is one size fits all when it comes to what works for hearing comfort…. I try to see all new experiences as adventures. If i can be curious instead of anxious, i find it’s a way better mindset for me. So thanks for helping me be curious now about using 2 ear plugs instead of one. I guess I have another new adventure to look forward to in my future.