Problem-Solving and Solutions That Work
Treatment begins with a thorough evaluation of the patient's hearing and often culminates with the fitting of devices that help improve perception of the sounds the impaired ear is missing. They include assistive listening devices and hearing aids, including not only conventional hearing aids, but also programmable and digital aids that are among the most technologically advanced, non-surgical hearing devices available today. The aids are selected with the advice of the audiologist based on the type and degree of the hearing loss, as well as the lifestyle and listening needs of each specific patient. We also repair almost all makes and models of hearing aids, even if they are not dispensed by our practice, and provide accessories including batteries and cleaning tools. We can also create special ear molds to help combat the negative effects of excessive environmental noise, such as that faced by musicians, and can create plugs that keep water out of the ears while swimming or bathing.

Newborn Hearing Screening
Since 2002, all babies born in Missouri must be screened for hearing loss, and early intervention is crucial to forestall language deficits and learning problems. Proper diagnosis is more challenging in babies whose hearing loss falls in the mild to moderate range, but we have a comprehensive program in place to screen infants for all ranges of hearing problems.


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