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Everything You Need to Know About Swim Molds

When you have ear problems that require

you to protect your ear canal from water,

swim molds are the best way to do this.

They prevent most water from getting in,

which is especially important for

individuals who have eardrum perforations

or ear vents. If you wear hearing aids, you

also may need to wear swim molds to

ensure your ears stay dry so you can put

your hearing aids right back in when you get out of the pool or shower.

Taking the precaution of using swim molds can help you avoid future ear

problems and infections down the road.

Swim molds are custom fitted to your ears, so you will need to order them

through an audiologist or ENT doctor. After taking an impression of your ear,

the doctor uses it to create a silicone or vinyl mold that will fit snugly in your

ear. The whole process does not take long, allowing you to get your swim

molds quickly so you can enjoy the swimming weather. The molds

themselves last for years and do not change shape, which makes them a

great investment in comparison to single-use earplugs.

You can typically choose from several color options, including bright colors

that are easy to spot. You can also get swim molds that float, which makes

them easy to find if they happen to come out of your ears while you’re

swimming. Another option is to have the doctor make them with a strong

cord between the two molds, which will wrap around the back of your head

while you are wearing them and decrease the chance that you will lose one

of the molds.

Ask your doctor today whether you should get a pair of custom swim molds!