Over-the-Counter (OTC) Hearing Aids

Over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aids are regulated by the FDA and offer a one-size-fits-most solution to mild hearing loss. They are created as an introduction to hearing technology and wearing an OTC device may help consumers with early signs of hearing loss better understand their needs.

Guide to Hearing Aids

Download our consumer’s guide to hearing aids and make informed decisions on the purchase of your next hearing aid device.

Care Credit

We accept CareCredit ®, the leading healthcare credit card, to make improving your hearing health easier and more affordable. With CareCredit®, you can get the hearing instrument you need and conveniently pay for it over time with monthly payments that easily fit into your budget. Your Healthcare Credit Card CareCredit ® is a healthcare credit […]

Hearing – How the Ear Works

Normal ear functions Hearing is an important sense to your everyday life. From alarms to important conversations throughout the day, our sense of hearing is important to communicating information. The way the auditory system works is incredibly complex and requires a number of functions to work properly, including: Sound is transmitted through the air as […]

Impacts of Untreated Hearing Loss

Many people are aware they’re suffering from hearing loss, but find it difficult to get help. Those who have been diagnosed with hearing loss wait, on average, seven years before seeking treatment. The reasons for waiting on help vary; some are frustrated by hearing loss, believing it to be a sign of aging. Others think […]

Types of Hearing Loss

Hearing loss can be experienced in varying degrees, such as mild, moderate, moderately-severe, severe or profound. Additionally, this loss can also vary depending on pitches or frequencies. A series of hearing tests can determine the amount of loss you experience compared to an average of many other adult listeners with typical hearing. The volume of […]

Hearing Aid Styles

What to Consider When Choosing a Hearing Aid Your level of hearing loss, lifestyle needs and personal preferences all play a role in the hearing aid selection process. Some factors to consider include: Degree of hearing loss (power requirements) Budget Desired appearance Skin sensitivities Anatomical/medical considerations Ability to see and handle small devices Lifestyle and […]

Earwax Removal

Cerumen, also known as earwax, is naturally produced by the glands in the ears to lubricate the ear canals and keep dust and debris from getting too far down in the ear canal. Cerumen typically clears itself from the ears, but in some instances can accumulate and cause a blockage, especially if you wear earmolds […]

Hearing Aid Dispensing and Fitting

Once you have selected your hearing aids after an evaluation, your hearing professional will program them, based on a prescription, to meet your hearing needs. The hearing professional will explain how to use the devices, how to put them in the ear and how to remove them, how to change or charge batteries and how […]

Hearing Aid Repair and Maintenance

Hearing aids are comprised of tiny electrical components that may experience wear and tear over time. If this is the case, you’ll likely need to visit your hearing professional to have the problem assessed. Whether it’s simply due to aging or the units have been exposed to moisture, excessive wax, debris or physical damage, you’ll […]