Separate issue has cropped up with my Phonak Audeo Life aids: those silicone tips that were custom-molded HURT like HECK in my ear canals. I’m not sure what the solution is, cuz they have to be SNUG in order for me to 1.) avoid any leakage/feedback, and 2.) prevent a tsunami of water getting into the ear canal and perhaps entering the receiver that’s embedded in these silicone tips.
When I get teeth “impressions” taken for my retainers, the dentists nowadays use a laser tool that takes an image of my upper and lower teeth. How come they can’t use that technology to make custom molds to fit our ear canals?
I have ZERO discomfort or pain with my retainers - they slip on and off effortlessly, keep my teeth aligned, and fit beautifully! (These are the same kind of devices as used in Invisalign to straighten teeth).
But that same old fashioned PUTTY stuff is still being used to make impressions for ear canals. I sat pretty still, didn’t CHEW, yawn, open/close my mouth. And still … OW! OW! OW! OW! OW! all day long.
I return to my audi in a couple weeks, so I’ll explore the options then.
Oddly, the sound quality is pretty crappy with these tips, too! I think they may be too stubby! By contrast, my Marvel receivers seem to go deeper into the ear canal, and while they need pushing in all day long, the sound quality is superb for music, streamed phone calls, or music on my phone.
I wonder if I’m at a crossroads: true waterproof aids ONLY with a painful, custom-molded silicone tip on them … OR! Back to the matchstick P90 receivers with ordinary silicone double dome tips.