Hearing Services

Early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent future problems and conditions. Many people wait until difficulty hearing has already begun and by that time may have been living with hearing loss for several years.

Hearing loss risks increase with age and individuals over age 60 are recommended to seek annual hearing checkups in order to catch and diagnose hearing problems early.

It can be confusing and even overwhelming deciding what device may be right for you. Which style of hearing aid you choose and the technologies inside depend on the type and severity of your hearing loss. Fortunately, with the help of a hearing professional, you may rest assured that you will select the appropriate hearing device that fits your specific need.

After analyzing your hearing results, your hearing specialist may recommend a hearing aid for one or both ears and explain how hearing aids can support and help with your hearing loss.

Hearing aid technology and personalization options have advanced a great deal in recent years. There are many hearing aid styles and features available, each serving a specific need. A hearing specialist’s goal is to find the right one for you. Expect to be able to see and handle different hearing aid styles during your consultation.

Typically, hearing aid recommendations are based on 3 criteria:

• Hearing Loss Severity
• Personal Lifestyle
• Financial Circumstances

Once your selection has been made, your hearing specialist may take impressions of your ears (depending on hearing aid style) for a custom fit hearing device. Often hearing aids must be ordered from the manufacturer and then programmed by your hearing specialist in order to benefit your hearing needs; because of this it is not always possible to receive your hearing aids the same day.

Fortunately, we repair and service all brands, models, and variety of hearing aids, regardless of whether you purchased your device from us or not. No matter its condition or age, we can do so right here from our office.

If your device requires a complex repair or for repairs covered by warranty, we can send your hearing aid directly to the manufacturer on your behalf.

• Earwax – Often hearing aids simply require a thorough cleaning to bring them back to working order.
• Moisture – The electronic components of a hearing aid may be damaged if exposed to too much moisture such as from showers, sweat, or high humidity.
• Defect – Like many devices, failure may be caused by a manufacturing defect. Often this would be covered by a manufacturer’s warranty.

Fortunately, your local hearing specialist is here to ensure your hearing aids stay in excellent working condition and support your hearing health throughout the life of your hearing instrument.

The world is a noisy place, which is a good thing. Your ears need sound as much as your body needs food. But there are limits. Benjamin Franklin could have been talking about hearing loss when he said “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”

Talk to us about hearing protection devices for any noisy environments where you work or play. For hunters, we carry digital hearing protection devices that enhance environmental awareness while also protecting your hearing from gun blasts, which come in either an instant fit or custom product.

Once your hearing specialist has assessed your symptoms and the possible causes of your tinnitus, a solution may be recommended. Treatment may be as simple as a thorough ear cleaning or behavioral therapy to help you block out the noise of mild tinnitus but moderate to severe tinnitus may be best treated by the use of a hearing device.

Hearing aids have been very successful in the treatment of tinnitus even if hearing loss is not present. Many of today’s hearing aids can be equipped with noise-masking features that help to cover or filter the effects of tinnitus, providing relief from the undesired noise.