At Dr Tami Mehl Audiology we encourage you to live life to the fullest while protecting your health. Noise-induced hearing loss is permanent but entirely preventable, so we offer a range of custom-made lifestyle ear protection, each moulded to fit your ears comfortably. We can also supply generic off-the-shelf products should you prefer.
Custom protection is moulded precisely to your ears, making it more comfortable, more secure and easier to wear consistently than generic plugs, which matters because protection only works when it is actually used. To get started, book an appointment at our Bedfordview or Sandhurst (Illovo) practice.
Hearing aids can partially mask tinnitus and can enhance hearing at the same time. Sound therapy with hearing aids exercises the auditory portion of the brain and creates stimulation in areas with hearing loss, part of the tinnitus retraining therapy process.
There are hearing aids available that feature tinnitus and relaxation programmes, incorporating peaceful background sounds for tinnitus sufferers.
The use of hearing aids and sound therapy to treat tinnitus must be accompanied by education, counselling and stress management. Cognitive behavioural therapy assists the patient with changing his/ her thought patterns associated with their tinnitus. CBT has shown to be a vital part of tinnitus retraining therapy.
We at Tami Mehl Audiology find it beneficial to include professionals from other disciplines such as psychologists and physiotherapists in our management plan with Tinnitus patients.
We offer three main types of custom-made ear protection: swim plugs, sleep plugs, and noise-protection plugs with various filter strengths. Each is moulded to fit your ears comfortably, and we can also supply generic off-the-shelf options if you prefer.
Custom swim plugs are silicone earplugs moulded to your ears that keep water out while swimming. They are ideal for children who have had grommets and need to protect the middle ear, and for anyone who dislikes water in their ears. We also make them in fun colour options for children.
Yes. Our custom-made sleep plugs fit comfortably in the ear and block out disruptive noise, whether it's a snoring partner or a noisy environment. Because they are moulded to your ear, they tend to be far more comfortable for sleeping in than generic foam plugs.
Custom noise protection is moulded precisely to your ears, so it's more comfortable, more secure and easier to wear consistently than generic earplugs. This matters because protection only works when it's actually worn. Our plugs also come with various filter strengths, so you can still hear what you need to while protecting your hearing.
Anyone regularly exposed to loud noise should consider custom hearing protection, including musicians, pilots, dentists, security personnel and gun enthusiasts. It's also worth it for swimmers, people who struggle to sleep, and children who have had grommets. This is because noise-induced hearing loss is permanent but entirely preventable.
Custom earplugs are made from an impression of your ear taken by the audiologist, which ensures an exact, comfortable fit. Once the impression is taken, your plugs are manufactured to your chosen specification, whether swim, sleep or noise protection, with the appropriate filter or colour.
