Hearing Tests
Brighter Hearing offers diagnostic hearing tests in Savannah and Richmond Hill, GA. The purpose of a hearing exam is to determine if hearing loss is present and if yes, what degree. By understanding your hearing loss, we can help you find the right treatment plan.
During your appointment, we will perform a series of tests, including:
- Diagnostic audiologic evaluation
- Pure-tone testing
- Bone conduction testing
- Speech testing
- Specialized Speech-in-Noise
Hearing Aid Evaluations
To determine if you need a hearing aid, first you will need to have your hearing tested. Once we have the results of your hearing test (audiogram), then we will look at your day-to-day life and how your hearing impacts your ability to communicate and participate. Using this information, we will go over solutions with you and recommend which device we believe will be the best fit for you.
Hearing Aid Fittings
Hearing aids need to be properly programmed and fitted to the wearer’s unique needs. Our Doctor of Audiology will ensure your aids fit securely yet comfortably in/around your ears. Then, using the latest in software programming, we will fine-tune your hearing aids to your exact hearing needs. Your devices should provide you with enough amplification to hear in your preferred environments without being too loud.
Live Speech Mapping
Live speech mapping is a hearing aid verification method used to ensure your hearing aids are programmed for your individual needs. By placing a small microphone in the ear canal, we can measure the response of the hearing aid in your ear. Using this verification method, our team can ensure your hearing aids are fine-tuned to your exact hearing needs.
We encourage you to bring a spouse or family member with you to this appointment so we can use a voice you are familiar with to determine your devices are optimally serving you.
Hearing Aid Repairs
Hearing aids are incredibly durable devices, designed to withstand everyday wear and tear. However, like all technology, they sometimes need repairs, or at the very least, regular maintenance.
Brighter Hearing can service and repair almost all major manufacturers of hearing aids. Whether you are a current patient or you purchased your hearing aids elsewhere, we are happy to help you. We can fix most issues in the office, but if your hearing aids have suffered more severe damage, we may need to send them to the manufacturer.
To ensure your hearing aids last you for many years and continue to work their best, we encourage you to bring them in every six months for a cleaning and maintenance appointment.
Has it been a while since your hearing aids have been serviced? Contact us today!
Earwax Removal
Earwax is a natural sign of healthy ears. But sometimes it can become impacted causing discomfort, itchiness, and even muffled hearing. If your ears are bothering you due to built-up earwax, you should visit a professional instead of attempting to remove wax yourself. Cotton swabs and ear candles can cause more harm than good and can even worsen the impaction.
If you are dealing with clogged ears due to earwax, contact the professionals at Brighter Hearing today! We can safely and effectively flush wax out of your ears, so you can hear clearly again.
Tinnitus Treatment
Tinnitus is the medical term for hearing buzzing, humming, whooshing, or ringing in the ears. Tinnitus itself is not a hearing disorder, but rather a symptom of another problem. The causes of tinnitus can include loud noise exposure, head or neck injuries, hearing loss, ototoxic medication, stress, or other underlying issues.
Everyone experiences tinnitus differently. For some it may be occasional while others hear the phantom sounds constantly. If you have tinnitus that is affecting your quality of life, a hearing evaluation is a great first step. If you have hearing loss in conjunction with tinnitus, then hearing aids may help you. While hearing aids won’t stop ringing in the ears completely, they can help you experience relief.
If you have bothersome tinnitus, contact Brighter Hearing today! We can evaluate your hearing, determine the cause of your tinnitus, and help alleviate your symptoms.
Hearing Protection
Loud noise is one of the leading causes of hearing loss in individuals of all ages. Musicians, construction workers, athletes, and other occupations/hobbyists have an increased risk of noise induced hearing loss. To protect your hearing now and for the future it’s important to wear well-fit hearing protection.
At Brighter Hearing, we carry a wide selection of custom hearing protection to keep your ears safe. These include:
- Musician’s earplugs
- In-ear musician monitors
- Electronic shooters protection
- Earmolds
To learn more about hearing protection carried at Brighter Hearing, contact us!