It's always an awkward moment when you need to ask someone to repeat themself for the third time—the annoyance of "not quite getting" that last word. Or the uncomfortable overwhelm of a noisy social situation where you can't make out what's being said. Living with...
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The Difference Between An Audiologist & Hearing Aid Dispenser
If I asked you the difference between a doctor and a nurse, you’d probably find it easy enough to explain. But what if I asked you the difference between an Audiologist and a hearing aid dispenser? A whole lot trickier, right? They both can fit you with hearing aids...
Should You Choose ReSound For Your Hearing Aid?
The best hearing aid out there isn’t that easy to determine. There are no awards or votes happening to crown the very best hearing aid of all time. Asking us what hearing aids are the best is a common question, but unfortunately, it’s one that you won’t like the...
The ReSound One: A Non-Biased, Independent Review By Patients
Last September, world-renowned hearing aids manufacturer ReSound launched their much-anticipated new hearing technology, the ReSound ONE. Though the reviews have been overwhelmingly positive, as an independent supplier of hearing aids here at Scottsdale ENT, it’s...
What Is an OTC Device?
With May being Better Hearing Month, all of us are very excited. This gives us a chance to further assist and inform our patients and residents of Scottsdale about proper hearing health and what they can do to improve upon it. With hearing loss being so common in our...
How Does TORS (Transoral Robotic Surgery) Work?
When a doctor informs you that a surgical procedure is necessary, your first concerns usually include the risks, possible complications, pain, and length of recovery period, which often lead patients to put off or avoid surgery. The use of robotic surgery in place of...
What is TORS (Transoral Robotic Surgery)?
Many patients put off surgical procedures due to adverse effects such as health and cosmetic risks, pain, and an extensive recovery period. These negative effects can be extensive with traditional surgical procedures, but the use of robots for surgical procedures has...
Get Your Hearing Aids Professionally Cleaned Now in Scottsdale, AZ
Studies show that hearing loss and maintaining your balance go hand in hand. They also show that those who wear hearing aids enjoy a significant advantage when remaining steady on their feet. For the delicate technology included in today’s hearing aids to perform at...
When Do I Need to Upgrade My Hearing Aid?
Your social life and relationships with others are certainly affected by hearing loss, but it can also have a negative impact on your work. Decreased job performance due to miscommunication, failure to hear instructions, and struggling with other work-related...
Hearing Aid Users Report Apple Update Interferes with Sound Quality on iPhone12
Although I've lived in Arizona for years, I grew up in Wisconsin. Since I rely heavily on my smartphone to keep in touch with loved ones in my hometown, I understand how frustrating it can be when technology fails to meet expectations. Unfortunately, many hearing aid...