Do you think you, or a loved one, might need a hearing test? We perform your hearing test in Marietta in our private offices. When coming to have your hearing evaluated, it is a good idea to bring a spouse, or family member with you during your initial consultation. They may be helpful for you to better understand your hearing loss and helpful in making decisions related to your care. Better hearing through personal care begins during your initial consultation.
Why Have Your Hearing Test In Marietta GA
There are many factors to consider when getting your hearing evaluated and tested. The primary factor is experience. Our founder, Otis Whitcomb has a Maters in Audiology and his son Keith Whitcomb G.H.A.S. is a Georgia Hearing Aid Specialist. Otis started in 1965 while Keith left a career in music, which lends itself perfectly to the business, and became a Georgia Hearing Aid Specialist in 2009. Together they have created their “Proprietary Hearing Test and Evaluation” process that is unmatched in the industry. You can’t get this anywhere else.
Who Needs a Hearing Test?
Everyone can benefit from regular hearing tests. Some people may find they end up missing parts of conversations or not hearing important things, which can have a bigger impact than it might seem. It is recommended to have hearing tested regularly, as hearing can diminish slowly over time instead of all at once. Since it does disappear slowly and many people are good at compensating for loss, regular testing can help catch hearing loss that might otherwise go unnoticed for years.
If you or your loved one is experiencing any of the following types of hearing loss, it is time to call us at 770-509-0207 and schedule an appointment.
- It’s hard to hear others who are talking.
- It’s difficult to hear when someone calls from another room.
- The TV needs to be turned up louder to hear it.
- It becomes harder to hear on the phone.
- People end up repeating what they say multiple times.
- Lip reading is needed to follow conversations.
- Listening to others in noisy areas is far more difficult.
- Social activities are limited due to not being able to hear easily.
Having Your Hearing Test In Marietta Is Easy And Convenient
We start by reviewing your hearing history. This helps us identify the etiology or the possible cause of your hearing problems. This also helps to understand the need and expectation that you have related to your hearing loss. Our goal is to help you understand how the auditory systems works, as it relates to your hearing problems and review the possible solutions. We are family owned and operated. Our office in Marietta is conveniently located and is equipped with the latest testing technology.
What Happens During A Hearing Test And Evaluation
To begin your hearing test and evaluation, we will check your ears to ensure there is no ear wax or other issues that could be impairing your hearing. We will then perform an audiometric test to determine the range and degree of your loss using pure tones at different frequencies. Using calibrated speech audiometry we will determine your basic understanding for speech. Whether you have a sensorineural loss, a conductive loss or a mixed loss we can help. We can then discuss your options and what the best options are for you.
Types of Hearing Tests and Evaluations
To give you a little more insight into the testing process. We offer our proprietary hearing test in Marietta GA by appointment. Call us today at 770-509-0207 to schedule your appointment and have your hearing tested. You’ll be glad you did.
There are a few different ways to test someone’s hearing to determine if they are experiencing any loss and, if so, the severity of the loss. Some of the tests or evaluations include the following.
- Diagnostic Audiological Evaluation
- Pure Tone Testing
- Bone Conduction Testing
- Tympanometry/Impedance Testing
- Neuro-Diagnostic Testing
- Acoustic Reflex Testing
Most people are already familiar with pure tone testing, as that’s the most common test to evaluate hearing loss in patients. Evaluators will help patients determine the right test or tests based on the issues they’re having and any complaints the patient has about their ability to hear. Tests can also be done to see if hearing aids are a viable solution and, if so, the settings to make the hearing aid as comfortable as possible. Depending on the test results, other tests may be needed to get a better idea of what’s happening and what options are available to help correct the loss.
Speech Testing
Hearing tests aren’t the only way to see if there might be a problem. Speech tests can help determine how someone comprehends words, which can be a more accurate way to show how the person hears in the real world. The two main types of speech tests are SRT and Speech Discrimination. SRT measures the recognition of speech as the words are spoken at lower and lower volumes. Speech discrimination tests the ability to recognize words used during the test at a volume the person can hear.
Discussing Your Hearing Test Results
After your evaluation we will discuss your test results and outline options for you. It may be time to explore the benefits of hearing aids. We understand that hearing aids can be a significant investment, that is why we work with several manufacturers and can offer different technologies as well as different price points.
If I Have Hearing Loss, What Happens Next?
At Cobb Hearing Aid Services we provide hearing aid solutions from several major manufacturers with many different styles and technology levels all designed to provide better hearing for you. This coupled with “personal care” is why we are the best place to purchase hearing aids in Marietta.
Schedule Your Hearing Test In Marietta Today
Call us today at 770-509-0207 for the best hearing evaluation, schedule an appointment to have our proprietary hearing test in Marietta.
