Better Hearing
Comprehensive Hearing Assessments in
St. John’s, Gander, Grand Falls-Windsor, Corner Brook, & Harbour Grace
We frequently get our physical health checked, our teeth cleaned, and our eyesight examined – but when was your last hearing test?
Hearing loss often comes on gradually; usually, we don’t realize that we’re struggling to hear properly until others notice that we’re turning the volume up on the TV or asking people in conversation to repeat themselves constantly.
Upon realizing a hearing loss, many people don’t address it for up to seven years. That’s years of missing parts of conversations or shows you’re watching, not to mention the recent research linking untreated hearing loss with social isolation, memory problems, and cognitive decline.
If you’re thinking that you may need some assistance with hearing changes that you’ve noticed recently, don’t wait – visit Maico Hearing Service for a hearing evaluation.
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How it works
What Happens During a Comprehensive Hearing Assessment?
Your comprehensive hearing assessment will take up to 90 minutes to complete, and you’ll receive your results on the same day. But what happens during the appointment, from start to finish?
Step 1 – Arrival to Your Hearing Clinic
Upon your arrival to the clinic, a member of our friendly reception staff will welcome you and get your information to check you in for your appointment. We recommend that you arrive with plenty of time to get checked in – and enjoy a coffee, as each person who visits us for an appointment is offered a beverage!
Your audiologist will be notified once you arrive, and they’ll come to greet you for your appointment.
You’re encouraged to bring someone with you for your appointment – a second pair of ears to help understand what’s going on can often be a huge help!
Step 2 – Consultation
We’ll walk you through what happens throughout the evaluation, so you’ll know exactly what to expect from our professional team of hearing care specialists.
Your hearing assessment starts with a chat about you – your medical history and your current lifestyle. We do this so we can better understand your hearing and listening needs, as well as provide a good starting point for our relationship. The journey to better hearing isn’t walked alone; we’re with you, every step of the way.
Step 3 – Evaluation
We’ll look into and around your ears, searching for any abnormalities that may affect your hearing, such as signs of infection, damage, or earwax.
Your hearing assessment may include any or all of the following tests:
- Tympanometry (measures how your middle ear is working, detecting fluid behind the eardrum, perforated eardrums, or impacted wax)
- Acoustic Reflex Testing (measures your middle ear’s response to loud sounds)
- Pure-Tone Audiometry (transmission of different tones and frequencies through earphones)
- Bone Conduction Testing (assesses the hearing sensitivity of the inner ear)
- Speech Audiometry (tests how well you hear, process, and understand speech)
- Speech-in-Noise Testing (how well you can understand speech in the presence of background noise)
Through these tests, we’ll gather a clearer understanding of your current hearing sensitivity and determine the best treatment plan for you.
Step 4 – Results and Next Steps
You’ll receive your results on the same day as your hearing assessment.
We’ll walk you through what your results mean for you, as well as offer our professional recommendations on next steps while answering any questions you or your loved ones have.
FAQ
Common Causes of Hearing Loss
While some people are born with hearing loss, most people acquire it later in life. Hearing loss can be caused by several different factors:
Age-related hearing loss, or presbycusis
This is the natural deterioration of the hair cells in the inner ear as we get older.
Illnesses and diseases
Hearing loss can sometimes be associated with certain illnesses and diseases, such as viruses, auto-immune disorders, diabetes, and cardiovascular issues
Sudden hearing loss
Certain viruses and auto-immune conditions can cause sudden decreases in hearing. These losses can be considered a medical emergency and should be treated promptly. If this happens to you or a loved one, contact an audiologist immediately.
Ear infections
Infections can lead to a buildup of fluid or debris in the ear, often leading to a temporary hearing loss. If left untreated, it could result in more permanent damage.
Genetic hearing loss
Hearing loss can be inherited, which may be present at birth or develop later in life.
Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL)
This is the second leading cause of hearing loss, which occurs when hair cells in your inner ear are damaged due to prolonged or excessive exposure to loud noise.
Ear trauma
This could be the result of an explosion, barometric trauma (from extreme changes in atmospheric pressure), or a severe impact to your ear or head.
Ototoxic medications
Certain medications can cause or affect hearing loss or tinnitus, such as cancer treatment drugs.
Earwax
Hearing loss caused by earwax can be easily corrected through professional earwax removal.
Other
Some hearing losses have no known cause, or need to be further investigated by an Ear, Nose, and Throat (ENT) Specialist.
Step 1 – Arrival to Your Hearing Clinic
Upon your arrival to the clinic, a member of our friendly reception staff will welcome you in and get your information to check you in for your appointment. We recommend that you arrive with plenty of time to get checked in – and to grab a drink, as each person who visits us for an appointment is offered a beverage!
Your audiologist will be notified once you arrive, and they’ll come to receive you for your appointment at the appropriate time.
You’re encouraged to bring someone with you for your appointment – a second pair of ears to help understand what’s going on can often be a huge help!
Step 2 – Consultation
We’ll walk you through what happens throughout the evaluation, so you’ll know exactly what to expect from our professional team of hearing care specialists.
Your hearing assessment starts with a chat about you – your medical history and family history, any medications you take, and your current lifestyle. We do this so we can figure out more about what could have caused your hearing loss, as well as provide a good starting point for our relationship. The journey to better hearing isn’t walked alone; we’re with you, every step of the way.
Step 3 – Evaluation
We’ll take an otoscope and look into and around your ears next, searching for any further signs of infection or damage that could’ve caused your hearing loss, as well as clearing out any earwax impactions.
Your hearing assessment might include any or all of the following tests:
- Pure-Tone Audiometry (transmission of different tones and frequencies through headphones)
- Speech Audiometry (tests your speech reception and how well you can hear speaking tones)
- Tympanometry (searches for fluid on the ear, perforated eardrums, or wax buildup through air transmission through the ear)
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test
- Speech-in-Noise Testing
- Immittance Testing
- High-Frequency Audiometry
- Bone Conduction Testing
Through these tests, we’ll gather a clearer understanding of your current range of hearing and see what we need to do to better diagnose your hearing capacity.
Step 4 – Results and Next Steps
You’ll receive your results on the same day as your hearing assessment – no waiting around for days on end to get them!
We’ll walk you through what your results mean for you, as well as offer our professional recommendations on next steps while answering any questions you have. You’re welcome to speak with your loved ones and book a second appointment to start your treatment plan off on the right foot.
Step 1 – Arrival to Your Hearing Clinic
Upon your arrival to the clinic, a member of our friendly reception staff will welcome you in and get your information to check you in for your appointment. We recommend that you arrive with plenty of time to get checked in – and to grab a drink, as each person who visits us for an appointment is offered a beverage!
Your audiologist will be notified once you arrive, and they’ll come to receive you for your appointment at the appropriate time.
You’re encouraged to bring someone with you for your appointment – a second pair of ears to help understand what’s going on can often be a huge help!
Step 2 – Consultation
We’ll walk you through what happens throughout the evaluation, so you’ll know exactly what to expect from our professional team of hearing care specialists.
Your hearing assessment starts with a chat about you – your medical history and family history, any medications you take, and your current lifestyle. We do this so we can figure out more about what could have caused your hearing loss, as well as provide a good starting point for our relationship. The journey to better hearing isn’t walked alone; we’re with you, every step of the way.
Step 3 – Evaluation
We’ll take an otoscope and look into and around your ears next, searching for any further signs of infection or damage that could’ve caused your hearing loss, as well as clearing out any earwax impactions.
Your hearing assessment might include any or all of the following tests:
- Pure-Tone Audiometry (transmission of different tones and frequencies through headphones)
- Speech Audiometry (tests your speech reception and how well you can hear speaking tones)
- Tympanometry (searches for fluid on the ear, perforated eardrums, or wax buildup through air transmission through the ear)
- Otoacoustic Emissions (OAE) Test
- Speech-in-Noise Testing
- Immittance Testing
- High-Frequency Audiometry
- Bone Conduction Testing
Through these tests, we’ll gather a clearer understanding of your current range of hearing and see what we need to do to better diagnose your hearing capacity.
Step 4 – Results and Next Steps
You’ll receive your results on the same day as your hearing assessment – no waiting around for days on end to get them!
We’ll walk you through what your results mean for you, as well as offer our professional recommendations on next steps while answering any questions you have. You’re welcome to speak with your loved ones and book a second appointment to start your treatment plan off on the right foot.
Schedule Your Hearing Assessment
Hearing loss can often surprise us – recognizing that you need assistance with your hearing is difficult, and quite often, people will neglect getting treatment under the assumption that “it’s not that bad yet.”
Maico Hearing Service is here to help. Simply fill out the form below to tell us more about yourself and your hearing challenges, and we’ll contact you to schedule an appointment as soon as we can.
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