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Custom-Fit Hearing Protection
Earplugs Made From an Impression of Your Ears
Hearing protection in Pittsburg, KS starts with a quick look in each ear and a soft impression of your ear canals. Those impressions are used to make plugs and ear molds that fit only you, so they seal better and stay comfortable longer than foam from the store. Dr. Jordan Press, Au.D. helps you pick the right type for hunting and shooting, sleep, music, or a loud job.
Protection Fitted by an Audiologist, Not a Catalog
Noise damage builds slowly and doesn't come back, so protection only works if you'll actually wear it. Dr. Press takes every impression himself and checks the fit before you rely on them. Farmers, factory workers, deer hunters, and musicians across Crawford and Bourbon counties each face different noise, and he matches the style to yours. Call (620) 235-5015 to set up an impression visit.
Hearing Protection FAQs
Common questions about custom hearing protection in Pittsburg and Southeast Kansas: which type fits your noise, how impressions work, and how to care for them.
Gunfire is one of the most damaging sounds you can be around, because each shot is a sudden, very loud burst. Hunters and recreational shooters usually want protection that blocks those blasts while still letting them hear what's around them, like a bird flushing, a partner talking, or a range officer giving commands.
Custom shooting ear protection is made from impressions of your ears, so it seals well and stays put under earmuffs or a cap. Some styles use filters or electronics that let quieter sounds through. Dr. Press will ask how and where you shoot, then explain which style fits. Call (620) 235-5015 to get started before the next season opens.
The process is simple. Dr. Press first looks in each ear to make sure the canal is clear. He then places a small foam block in the canal to protect the eardrum and fills the ear with a soft material that firms up in a few minutes. It feels a little odd, but it doesn't hurt.
Those ear impressions are sent to a lab, where your plugs or molds are made in the style you chose. When they come back, you return for a short visit to check the fit and learn how to put them in. Turnaround depends on the lab and the style, so ask about timing when you book.
Yes. Custom sleep earplugs are made soft and low-profile so they're comfortable when you lie on your side. Because they're shaped to your ears, they tend to stay in through the night better than foam plugs, which can work loose. They're a common choice for people who share a room with a snorer or work night shifts.
Musicians and concertgoers usually want something different: plugs that turn the volume down evenly so music still sounds natural, just quieter. That matters whether you play in a church band, a garage band, or a school ensemble. Dr. Press can talk through both options and help you choose based on how you'll use them.
Care is easy. Wipe your plugs with a dry or slightly damp cloth after each use, let them air dry, and keep them in their case away from heat, like a hot truck dashboard. Skip alcohol and harsh cleaners, which can wear down the material over time.
Custom plugs often last several years with good care. The usual reason to replace them is fit: ear canals change slowly, and a plug that no longer seals well won't protect you. If yours feel loose or noise seems to leak in, call (620) 235-5015 and Dr. Press can check them. You can also bring them along to your next hearing evaluation.
Take 45 Days to Find Your Fit
Every pair of hearing aids fitted at Comprehensive Hearing Solutions comes with a 45-day trial. Adjusting to new hearing takes time, so wear them where your life happens: at work, at the dinner table, and out around Pittsburg, Fort Scott, or Kansas City. Follow-up visits with your audiologist are included, and if they aren't right, we will adjust them, try another model, or take them back.
Hearing Care Close to Home, From Pittsburg to Kansas City
Every visit is with Dr. Jordan Press, Au.D., and every recommendation starts with a thorough hearing evaluation.
Serving Southeast Kansas & Kansas City
Three Offices, Two States
Dr. Jordan Press, Au.D., sees patients at offices in Pittsburg, Fort Scott, and Kansas City. Choose the one closest to you on the map.
- Southeast Kansas: (620) 235-5015
- Kansas City: (816) 361-2300
- jpress.aud@outlook.com
- Fax: (620) 240-9089
- A Doctor of Audiology at every visit
- Practicing audiology since 2017
- Phonak, Oticon & Widex hearing aids
“Incredibly patient… thoroughly explaining my hearing loss.”— Google review, Pittsburg office
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