Bone-Anchored Hearing Systems
Bone-anchored hearing systems are a surgically implanted treatment for hearing loss. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sounds to a level the inner ear can hear, they work by conducting soundwaves through bone to reach the inner ear. Because of this, bone-anchored hearing systems are used to treat specific types of hearing loss. How Do Bone-Anchored…
Hearing Aids Make Good Financial Sense
We all want to find a bargain and get the best deal. But for some items, the price is directly related to the quality of the product and the experience you get while using it. Hearing aids are an excellent example of something that may seem expensive upfront but pays for itself time and time…
Is Technology Destroying Our Hearing?
While technology has helped us in so many areas, it may be putting our health at risk. Specifically, technology may be having a serious impact on our hearing. How Noise Harms Hearing Loud noises can damage your hearing. Known as noise-induced hearing loss, this occurs when sounds that are too loud damage the delicate hairs…
Pediatric Hearing Tests
In order to determine if your child is experiencing hearing loss, your audiologist will complete a medical history and a hearing exam. The hearing tests included in the exam vary based on your child’s age. Below is a breakdown of what to expect at your child’s visit. Newborn Hearing Test There are two tests used…
Can Meditation Help Tinnitus?
If you’ve ever been bothered by a buzzing or ringing in your ear, you’re not alone. According to the American Tinnitus Association, more than 45 million Americans experience tinnitus, and 20 percent of those are bothered on a regular basis. What Is Tinnitus? The perception of a ringing in the ear is known as tinnitus….