Are you having trouble hearing? You might just have a problem with wax buildup. The best way to find out if you have wax buildup is to come in and have us examine your ears with our video otoscope. Every one of us secretes wax in our ears. Wax not only serves to protect the […]
There are different types of hearing problems and many causes of hearing loss. Identifying the type, severity, and cause of the hearing problem is critical in determining the next steps as well as the treatment options available. Doctors of Audiology spend four years of intensive study in the anatomy and physiology of the ear and […]
All ears have wax. A little wax is good. It keeps your ears moist, repels bugs, and prevents infections from bacteria and germs. Some ears produce too much wax. It builds up and blocks your hearing ability. Removing earwax is not a do-it-yourself project. Q-tips usually just push the wax deeper inside your ear making […]
Most people haven’t had their hearing checked since grade school. It is rarely included in annual physicals and people just don’t think to get it tested. Yet every study in the last 10 years proves the direct link between hearing ability, the brain and cognitive function, making your hearing a vital part of every physician […]
It is time to review your benefits and coverage as the end of the year approaches. Maximizing your tax-free dollars and planning for the New Year is a smart move. Flex Spending Accounts for Hearing– Use it or lose it. Any remaining tax free, money you put in your flex spending account will disappear at the […]
THE BEGINNING Brianna Jones has worn a hearing aid in her left ear since she was four years old. Now she was going off to college and wanted to make sure her hearing aid was working perfectly before she left. This was the first time I had met Brianna and her mom. Testing showed her […]
Hearing Health Center recently introduced the option to lease hearing aids. It certainly makes sense. After all, we lease our cars, our smart phones, and office equipment. Why not lease our hearing aids? Although cost isn’t the number one reason for the 80% of Americans who need hearing aids but don’t wear them,* it can […]