Our ears are the gateway to speech, music and the sounds of nature but they also bring damaging noise into our lives and can cause us pain and problems.
Hearing loss increases with age and is caused from everyday things like lawn mowers, road construction, and even loud TV or radio broadcasts — all as the various parts of the ear become less responsive. Further, ear infections that inflame the middle ear because of bacteria from fluid build-up behind the eardrum can not only be painful but also present other complications. One of the other areas ear specialists treat every day is dizziness, which can be caused by a number of different reasons. Our clinic is dedicated to helping you find the exact problem you have and then crafting a solution.
The research at the government-funded National Institutes of Health and other public-private and university programs is constantly yielding new insight into these age-old problems. New technology and tools are also always in development. Our commitment to you is to keep you in-the-know about the latest developments in all of the ear-related health areas.
Once you feel you’ve learned what you can here, our specialists would love to meet with you and listen to your unique symptoms. We’ve made it as easy as clicking on one of the options to the right and you’ll be starting on the road to better health and happiness.
BAHA
Single sided Deafness In patients who are deaf in one ear or have a severe hearing loss in one ear that isn’t helped by a traditional hearing aid, there are basically 2 options available for treatment. The first option is a CROS (Contralateral Routing Of Signal) hearing aid. It looks like a traditional hearing aid.…
Cochlear Implant Mapping
A cochlear implant is a small electronic device that is implanted surgically in patients with severe hearing loss or those who are profoundly deaf. Unlike traditional hearing aids, which amplifies sound, a cochlear implant delivers electrical stimulation directly to the auditory nerve. The brain interprets these signals as sound, and enables a patient to recognize…
Custom Earmolds
When you are shopping for earplugs, ear buds or hearing aids, you’ll need a comfortable and secure fit that offers maximum hearing protection. Custom earmolds that are designed to fit the unique contours of your ears are the ideal solution. Why Choose Custom Earmolds? Earmolds are soft materials made of plastic or acrylic that are…
Dizziness
Feeling dizzy and lightheaded can be an unsettling feeling but it’s common and treatable. It’s important to remember that dizziness and vertigo are two separate conditions often confused. Dizziness is more of a general faintness while vertigo is the sensation of the environment around you spinning. At our Hearing & Balance Center we offer the…
Ear Infection
An ear infection is never something we want to deal with. However, it’s important to realize the symptoms of this common condition and available treatment options. Symptoms & Causes You might have an infection if you’re suffering an earache, difficulty or muffled hearing, high temperature or a liquid/puss draining from the ear. It’s important to…
Hearing Aids
[raw] Choosing the ideal technology for Your Hearing Lifestyle Private Minimial Background Noise MORE INFO Activities of a Private Lifestyle Include: Quiet Conversation Door Bell Phone Ringing Alarms (Clock, Security, Timers, etc.) A private lifestyle needs ECONOMY TECHNOLOGY Designed for very calm lifestyles, economy technology provides appropriate performance for communication in mostly quiet, less demanding…
Hearing Loss
Suffering from a hearing loss? You are not alone. When an individuals hearing is not optimal, it can lead to feelings of detachment. Day-to-day conversations can prove difficult, causing them to withdraw from people and activities. The sense of isolation can be frightening, depressing and lonely. It can make them feel helpless, frustrated, resentful and…
Otitis Media
Ear infection caused by allergens can be one explanation for chronic otitis media. The tube that drains fluid from the middle ear to the nose and throat can become blocked due to inflamed tissue. This builds up fluid in the ear and can cause infection. Symptoms & Causes All the symptoms of ear infection are…
Swimmer’s Ear
Swimmer’s Ear is a common condition that can affect those who swim often or anyone with open exposure to high levels of water, sand, dust or dirt. The condition, which is called otitis externa, is a fungal or bacterial infection of the outer ear canal that many refer to as an earache. Symptoms & Causes…
Tinnitus
Nothing can be more frustrating and sometimes painful than ringing in your ear. You might see it referred to at tinnitus, but no matter what it’s called you just want it to stop. Symptoms & Causes Tinnitus is often characterized as a ringing, buzzing or swooshing sound that only the patient can hear. You might…