I thought I was pretty well-informed about safety in my dental practice, but I learned quite a few new things about protecting my hearing and that of my staff. Protective earplugs don’t only make sense, they can save your hearing. I never knew noise levels at my dentist’s office could be serious enough to harm hearing. When I saw this article, I emailed it to my dentist. She was concerned enough to call and thank me! Unfortunately, my father is an example of how years of dental noise affects hearing. He’s now a spokesperson in his community for the prevention of hearing loss. I’m a dental hygienist in a large practice. We started using The One Premium Series about a year ago and let me tell you, the difference is amazing. The plugs are comfortable and the clarity amazing. Well worth the investment! I’ve been suffering from tinnitus for several years. It got so bad I had to leave my job as a dental receptionist. I wish I knew about Big Ears earplugs back then. I’
I have spent more than $20,000.00 at the dentist office and have been berated because I don't floss enough, brush in the right motion and brush too hard. I have bee counseled on the effects of harsh toothpaste and the negative effects of drinking too much tea or coffee and the negative consequence of long-term improper dental care. It is something that I really pride myself on and I am unashamed to take 5 minutes before dinner or in the middle of the day and brush my teeth. Its just something that I've built into my lifestyle and I have developed positive habits around my oral care. And it is now something that I do not consciously think about. I can parallel the argument of dentists pleading with their patients to take care of their oral as my life's work relies on my ability to convince others to protect their hearing and although the risk of losing your hearing is less of a risk factor than losing your oral health and the myriad of fatal diseases that come with p