Just like any other health check-up, getting a hearing test is essential to maintaining your overall well-being. If you’re concerned about hearing loss, our team of experienced hearing care professionals in Thunder Bay is here to help. Book a free hearing test today and take the first step toward better hearing.
Hearing loss can develop gradually and may be difficult to notice, or it may appear suddenly and be more obvious. By recognizing the common signs of hearing loss, you’ll be better equipped to take action early. If you notice any of these signs, it may be time to schedule a hearing test in Thunder Bay with one of our expert hearing care professionals.
You struggle to keep up with group conversations, especially when background noise is present.
You find it hard to follow phone calls and often need people to repeat themselves.
You frequently ask others to repeat what they’ve said because the words sound unclear.
You have trouble pinpointing where sounds are coming from, making it harder to react to your surroundings.
If you experience ringing, buzzing, or hissing sounds in your ears, known as tinnitus, this could be a sign of hearing loss.
If your friends or family often comment that the TV is too loud, or if you struggle to hear it clearly, it might be time for a hearing test.
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At Expert Hearing Solutions, we are dedicated to providing you with the best care. We offer no-obligation, free hearing tests that include Real Ear Measurements and provide you with same-day results.
We offer a wide range of the latest digital hearing aids from top-rated, award-winning brands. Try them risk-free, deposit-free with our 2-week trial.
When you choose Expert Hearing Solutions in Thunder Bay, you not only get hearing aids to fit your needs but excellent aftercare. We offer a 100-day, 100% satisfaction guarantee, and we’re committed to ensuring your hearing aids continue to perform at their best.
We offer a wide range of the latest digital hearing aids from top-rated, award-winning brands tailored to your specific needs. Try them risk-free, deposit-free with our 2-week trial.
When you choose Expert Hearing Solutions in Thunder Bay, you not only get hearing aids to fit your needs but also excellent aftercare. Includes a 100-day, 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Before your hearing test at Expert Hearing Solutions, it can be helpful to prepare by thinking about the following:
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During your hearing test, your hearing professional will start by looking inside your ears with a tool called an otoscope. This is completely pain-free and helps us check for any blockages or ear infections that might be temporarily affecting your hearing. In many cases, the issue isn’t hearing loss at all, but just a buildup of earwax.
Next, you’ll listen to a series of sounds, usually beeps at different frequencies, to see if there are certain types of sounds you might have trouble hearing. This part of the test is called “audiometry.”
We’ll also have you listen to and repeat a list of words in a part of the test called the “Familiar Voice Test.” Here, we may ask a family member or friend to help so we can assess how well you understand a familiar voice in different situations.
After your hearing test, your results will be shared with you and recorded on an audiogram. This will show us whether you have any hearing loss and, if so, the degree of it. Based on your results, your hearing professional will provide personalized recommendations for next steps and discuss hearing care solutions that might be a good fit for you.
If the test shows that you do have hearing loss, your hearing professional will likely suggest a treatment plan. If hearing aids are part of that plan, you’ll have the chance to explore and try out different types of hearing aids that suit your hearing needs and lifestyle.
Should you decide to move forward with hearing aids, a follow-up appointment will be scheduled to fit your hearing aids and help you get comfortable with them.
1. Discuss hearing concerns, medical history and lifestyle factors
2. Physical ear examination
3. Comprehensive hearing assessment
4. Go over your results and recommended solutions
An online hearing test and a clinic hearing test with a licensed professional are not the same.
An online hearing test is a quick and easy way to get a general sense of how well you hear. It can help you decide if a more comprehensive evaluation with a hearing professional is needed.
On the other hand, a clinic hearing test is conducted by a licensed expert who will take the time to thoroughly assess your hearing. You’ll receive detailed results and expert advice on whether hearing aids could improve your hearing. This test is ideal for anyone who suspects they may have hearing loss or already uses hearing aids.
A hearing test with a licensed hearing professional usually includes the following steps:
Discussing your hearing concerns, medical history, and lifestyle – Your hearing professional will ask about any hearing difficulties you’ve been experiencing, as well as your overall health, to better understand your needs.
A quick ear examination – A simple visual check of your ears to see if there are any medical reasons affecting your hearing.
A comprehensive hearing test – This includes various tests, such as tone, speech, and word recognition tests, to assess your hearing abilities in more detail.
Hearing tests are completely free for those over the age of 19 and there is no obligation to purchase hearing aids.
Although there is no single test to definitively diagnose tinnitus, our hearing care professionals can conduct assessments during a hearing consultation to determine if you’re experiencing tinnitus. If tinnitus is identified, they will further evaluate its nature and severity to guide appropriate treatment options.