What’s New with Hearing Aids

There is a line that I use when talking to patient about hearing aids. Occasionally, people come into our office and say, "I know some people that have hearing aids and they tell me they are nothing but trouble." I usually nod my head in agreement because hearing aids don’t always have the best reputation. But then I respond by ...
Sound amplifiers aren’t hearing aids

Sound amplifiers aren’t hearing aids

Hearing technology has grown and expanded in leaps and bounds over the past several decades, developing innovative new ways to effectively treat permanent hearing loss. While reliable companies in the business of hearing aids continue to increase the power and adaptability of new hearing aids, the market has also exploded with untested and unreliable options. When it comes to treating …

Why a Professional Should Clean Your Hearing Aid

Why a Professional Should Clean Your Hearing Aid

Because at least a portion of our hearing aids sit inside of our ears, an accumulation of sweat and earwax is inevitable. Sometimes, this buildup is visible when we look at our hearing aids and when this happens, it can be very tempting to try to remove the debris on our own. While daily maintenance and light home cleanings of …