Keeping up with your hearing health is very important, and our team of ENT doctors and audiologists aim to provide top-notch hearing care and audiology services to our patients. Whether you’re concerned about your hearing abilities, are in need of a hearing test and checkup, have a child with an ear infection or need guidance as you select a new pair of hearing aids, we welcome you to our hearing healthcare center. Please take a look through these pages to find out more about hearing loss, hearing aids and how we can help you take care of your ears now and in the future!
Hearing Loss Types and Causes
Hearing loss is the third most common physical health problem in the U.S., affecting an estimated 48 million Americans. Despite this, hearing health is commonly overlooked; hearing loss in San Diego patients can be left undiagnosed and untreated for years. Hearing loss has been directly linked to several major health concerns including dementia, Alzheimer’s disease,…
Hearing Test
The first step in diagnosing hearing loss is to undergo a hearing evaluation. A comprehensive evaluation consists of a series of individual tests that will help determine the extent and type of hearing loss. The audiologists at California Head & Neck Specialists are skilled in conducting a number of tests to help diagnose and treat patients with hearing loss.
Hearing Aid Styles
Hearing aids come in all shapes and sizes, and it’s up to you to determine which hearing aid style is right for you. As you consider the different hearing aid styles available, your audiologist will help you understand the advantages and disadvantages of each. While some styles are only suitable for mild or moderate hearing…
Hearing Aid Accessories
No matter how advanced hearing aids become, they will never outperform our natural auditory system. While the limitations of hearing loss treatment technology may create occasional problems, hearing aid accessories provide many solutions. There are many different types of hearing aid accessories available to meet a broad spectrum of patient needs. Hearing Aid Accessories for…
Implantables
As an Esteem®-certified practice, we have the special training to counsel you on this remarkable hearing breakthrough—plus the expertise to determine if you would be a good candidate for this innovative long-term, implantable hearing solution. The invisible Esteem Hearing Implant is specifically engineered to help improve the hearing of adults diagnosed with moderate to severe…
Hearing Aid Maintenance and Repair
Hearing aids are very complex electronic devices, and they have to be carefully cleaned and maintained throughout their lifetime. Since hearing aids spend so much time in your ears, they are exposed to warmth, moisture, dust, and many other potentially harmful particles every day. While modern hearing aids come with many protective features that improve…
Hearing FAQs
As you learn more about hearing loss, you’ll find that you have many questions. We’ve aimed to give you answers to some of the most common questions we hear at our San Diego offices below. If you are looking for more hearing FAQ information about hearing loss, hearing aids or your hearing health, please contact…
Hearing Protection
We are exposed to sound on a daily basis. Volume levels vary considerably, and can easily exceed 85 decibels (dB) – the threshold that is considered safe. Any prolonged exposure to noise exceeding this is harmful and can cause permanent, irreversible hearing loss. Excess noise exposure isn’t the only cause of hearing damage. Diseases, drugs…
Custom Earplugs
Earplugs offer excellent protection from potential hearing loss. Because ears vary in size and shape, the most effective earplugs will be custom made from molds of a patient’s ears. Our clinic offers a variety of custom earplugs designed specifically for different activities. Swimmer’s Ear Plugs Swimmers and those who participate in frequent water activities are…