What helps manage hyperacusis during dental procedures?

Posted by cudabinacontenda @cudabinacontenda, Sep 4, 2022

I’m about to go to the dentist for the first time since my acoustic trauma. Are earplugs helpful or a bad idea for managing hyperacusis during dental procedures? You’re all so helpful, and I could really benefit from your knowledge, experience and advice. I’m pretty nervous about this.

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willows | @willows | Oct 3, 2022

In reply to @bdurel "I've tried ear plugs but that makes the sound coming from inside worse" + (show)

You need ear plugs that conform to the shape of your ear canal when your mouth is open. I use the foam ones

coachcheryl | @coachcheryl | Oct 4, 2022

In reply to @kvetch "Would you mind enlighten ing on hear loss and tinnitus. I am finally wearing hearing aid..." + (show)

Check out the support resources and groups on http://www.hearingloss.org and http://www.hearingchallengecoach.com

normacarlson | @normacarlson | Oct 4, 2022

Carole, I am single, 89 and living alone. My sudden sensorineural loss is helped by first wearing a Phonak cross and recently I was fitted with an Oticon cross which I can manipulated the sound on my IPhone. It works pretty well most of the time. Was $2000 and insurance paid for $500. It’s hard to believe that no one wears aids in your residence. Good luck.