Hearing Loss Treatment in Springfield, MO

Have you ever overslept because you can’t hear your alarm clock?
Do you find yourself tuning out the conversation over lunch because you can’t hear everything?
Are you avoiding the theater because you can’t make out the dialog?

Hearing loss often means feeling left out—left out of the conversation and out of some of your favorite activities. But it doesn’t have to be that way. You can re-engage with the things you love.

At Enhanced Hearing Center in Springfield, MO, we help people take the first step toward better hearing every day. The key to recovery is understanding what’s causing your hearing loss. Our experienced hearing instrument specialist will conduct a thorough evaluation and explain your results clearly. From there, we’ll help you explore your options and find a solution that fits your needs and lifestyle.

You don’t have to stay on the sidelines. Reconnect with your world—starting today.

48 million Americans of all ages experience hearing loss, including one in six baby boomers.

Hearing Loss Affects Your Health

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Types of Hearing Loss

There are three main types of hearing loss, and depending on what type you’re experiencing the treatment will be different.

Sensorineural Hearing Loss

Some hearing loss is caused by damage to the tiny hairs in the cochlea. Whether caused by aging, disease or exposure to loud noises this type of hearing loss is often permanent and requires treatment with hearing aids or other hearing technology.

Conductive Hearing Loss

A common cause of hearing loss is when sounds are blocked from traveling through the ear canal correctly. This can happen when foreign objects or earwax is blocking the canal or if fluid builds up behind the eardrum. Other common causes are ear infections, a tear in the eardrum, or cysts. While some conductive hearing loss is caused by disease or permanent damage, many types of conductive hearing loss are temporary.

Mixed Hearing Loss

Mixed hearing loss is a combination of sensorineural and conductive hearing loss.

Will My Hearing Come Back?

Sudden hearing loss is often a result of exposure to loud sounds—concerts, sporting events, or even a noisy fitness class. Once sound levels rise above 85 decibels, the inner ear can sustain damage. For perspective, driving 50 mph with your windows down reaches about 89 decibels—enough to risk permanent damage over time.

Getting treatment as soon as possible after exposure to loud noise can dramatically improve your chances of preventing lasting damage. That’s because your ears respond to noise with inflammation, and if left untreated, this can harm the delicate hair cells responsible for hearing. Seeing an audiologist in Springfield right away is crucial.

Unfortunately, most people wait an average of seven years before seeking help for hearing loss—a delay that can make recovery more difficult. Whether it’s denial or simply putting it off, waiting too long can have lasting effects on your hearing and overall health.

The Effects Of Hearing Loss

Untreated hearing loss doesn’t just affect your ears—it affects your whole life. Many people become self-conscious or frustrated and stop doing the things they enjoy, like going to concerts, playing sports, or even attending family gatherings.

You can live with hearing loss and “tough it out,” but doing so hurts not only you—it also affects your loved ones. When you can’t fully participate in conversations, it can be frustrating for everyone involved.

Life is short. It’s time to turn up the volume and enjoy all the benefits of better hearing. The more you hear, the more you stimulate and exercise your brain. The sooner you take action, the sooner you’ll regain your confidence and connection to the world around you.

Life is short. It’s time to turn up the volume and enjoy all the benefits of better hearing.

The more you hear, the more you stimulate and exercise your brain. The sooner you do something about your hearing, the sooner you’ll regain your confidence.

How can you help yourself and your loved ones live better?

Get a hearing evaluation to determine whether you have hearing loss and how extensive it may be. When you do, we can determine what your best option is and help you select a hearing aid that will:

Work best for your level of hearing loss
Complement your lifestyle
Fit within your budget

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