Earplugs

Earplugs are protective moulds made from an impression of the shape of your ear. Wearing earplugs is a good way to protect your ear health when you shower, swim in the sea or a pool, or work in noisy places.

Who are they for?

• People who need to keep water out of their ears when swimming, in the sea or in the shower
• People who work in very noisy places such as factories, workshops and building sites
• Children and adults with a perforated eardrum or with tubes (ventilation tubes) in their ears
• People whose sleep is disturbed by noise around them

Why custom earplugs?

Ready-made foam or silicone earplugs do not fit every ear in the same way. An earplug made from an ear impression follows the shape of the ear canal: it is more comfortable to wear, does not slip out easily and seals the ear better. Swim plugs and noise plugs are made in different materials and shapes depending on what they are used for.

How are they made?

At our centre we take an impression of your ear with a soft impression material. This takes only a short time and does not hurt. At Pendik Ses İşitme we have your earplugs ready within one day.

Use and cleaning

Put the earplug in with clean, dry hands. After use, wash it in lukewarm water, dry it and keep it in its case. If you notice pain, discharge or itching in the ear, stop using it and see an ear, nose and throat specialist.

You can visit our Pendik centre to have your ear impression taken. For information on moulds made for hearing aid users, see our hearing aid ear moulds page.