A high-pitched whistle from a hearing aid can come on suddenly and be a huge annoyance and distraction if the cause isn’t quickly addressed. Our clinical team will evaluate your hearing aid to discover whether loose fit, earwax buildup, gain levels, aged tubing, or hardware defects cause the noise. Explore why acoustic feedback occurs and
For most people considering hearing aids, cost is the first thing that gives them pause. Prices vary widely depending on the technology level and the amount of professional care built into the fitting process. That upfront number can be enough to make families put off pursuing better hearing altogether. But while the retail price can
Many people put off getting hearing instruments for one simple reason: they picture something bulky and uncomfortable. That worry is understandable, especially given how hearing aids used to look. Plenty of patients have shared the same fear—that wearing a visible device would make others assume they couldn’t keep up in conversation and leave them out
There is one component that is crucial to keeping hearing aids cost effective and that’s the batteries. It is one of the largest financial challenges consumers have to deal with when buying hearing aids because the costs of replacing them can add up fast. Usually the batteries die at the worst time which is even
If you are walking around with an old-school ear trumpet in hand than clearly, it’s time for an upgrade. Making that call when you wear conventional hearing aids is trickier, though, so how does one know? You bought your hearing aids ten years ago, and they still get the job done, right? While it may
