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• What’s the difference between a cochlear implant and a hearing aid? Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on August 17, 2018 Q: What’s the difference between a cochlear implant and a hearing aid? A: Cochlear implants and hearing aids are both medical devices used to treat sensorineural hearing loss, the most common type of hearing loss. While both devices treat hearing loss, hearing aids are much more common than cochlear implants. Hearing aids are used to successfully treat... Read More
• Understanding your hearing aid batteries life-span Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on August 01, 2018 One of the most annoying things that can happen with hearing aids is when you hear the tinny voice say “Low Battery.” But a lot of factors play into how quickly your hearing aid batteries are used. The quality of your hearing aid batteries can affect a lot of things: how long the batteries last before needing to be changed, the overall performance of... Read More
• What is the best way to clean my ears? Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on July 12, 2018 Believe it or not, one of the most frequently asked questions we get is about the best way to clean your ears. But before I answer it, I first like to remind people why we have earwax. Cerumen, often referred to as earwax, is produced by the ear for several different reasons. It collects dirt, debris and bacteria, preventing unwanted foreign bodies from entering... Read More
• Watching TV with Hearing Aids Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on July 03, 2018 When meeting with your hearing healthcare provider, you were probably given a questionnaire asking about situations where hearing is challenging. If TV was on that list, your provider may have discussed some solutions to help make TV listening easier and more enjoyable. Like many people, you might have decided to ‘just start’ with the hearing aids,... Read More
• Why should you get your hearing aids professionally cleaned? Posted by Tom Smith, Board Certified Hearing Instrument Specialist on June 18, 2018 I treat my hearing aids a lot like my car, maybe better actually. Both are routinely treated to cleaning rituals and maintenance tune-ups. And while my car may only get cleaned once a month, I make sure I dry and clean my hearing aids daily, regardless of how long I wear them each day. But while my day-to-day hearing aid care routine is great, I still make sure... Read More