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    Going to Dentist: What Preventive Drugs and Steps Should Someone with Tinnitus Consider?

    I had my teeth cleaned recently, took NAC, and brought earmuffs, although I had to take them off since I couldn't turn my head in the chair. I made sure they didn't use ultrasonic equipment. I apparently have a couple of small cavities, which the dentist states should be addressed. Due to the...
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    Job in Underwriting & Phone Calls with Tinnitus

    I have been out of work longer than I would like due to layoffs. After applying to many jobs, for some reason, it seems that May is when companies are hiring. I have two options and have to make a quick decision. One is an industry that has to do with the import/export of goods. The other is...
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    Wearing Earmuffs to the Dentist for Dental Cleaning

    Has anyone worn earmuffs to the dentist? I have heard that we need to avoid 'ultrasonic descaling' at all costs. I confirmed with my dentist that they are willing to do manual descaling. I want to protect myself from all the other noises like the suction hose etc. I also have read on Tinnitus...
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    Prevalence of Tinnitus in People Aged 60 or Older?

    I was interested about any anecdotes for how common is it for someone 60-80 or older to have tinnitus? Do most people get it eventually (no matter what), or are there lucky people who are able to die of old age and never have to deal with this, or at least if they have tinnitus at some point...
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    Poll: How Does Your Tinnitus React to Silence/Earplugs?

    Hello. Please bear with my question and read this post. I don't know much about other people's tinnitus. I have decided to start wearing hearing protection when driving. My perception of my tinnitus grows intensely strong when I am wearing hearing protection / with the same thing in a silent...
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    Factors at Play in Tinnitus from Acoustic Trauma?

    So, with acoustic trauma or loud noise exposure with minimal hearing loss, I have read that persistent tinnitus can fade or resolve anywhere between 1.5 to 10 years. Perhaps even go away after 2-3 years (obviously this may not be the case for many people.) So, I just wanted to see what people's...