Ask around about hearing aids and you will hear conflicting advice. Some people say they keep hearing loss from getting worse, while others warn that wearing them will weaken your hearing. At McLean Hearing Center on Sherry Lane in Dallas, audiologists Ryan Dunkin, Au.D., and Darcy Dockery, Au.D., and audioprosthologist and licensed hearing instrument specialist
If one hearing aid has started to sound quieter, tinnier, or crackly next to the other, you may wonder whether something is broken. Hearing aids are designed to amplify sound in a way that feels natural, so a difference like this should be examined. At McLean Hearing Center in North Dallas, audiologists Ryan Dunkin, Au.D.,
A hearing aid that runs out of power before dinner is frustrating, but it isn’t always a sign that something is broken. Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type. At McLean Hearing Center in Dallas, audiologists Ryan Dunkin, Au.D., Darcy Dockery, Au.D., and
Hearing aids spend all day in a warm ear canal, so it’s no surprise they collect wax, oils, and moisture. A consistent hearing aid cleaning routine helps keep your devices working well and prevents the frustration of wax and moisture interfering with sound. At McLean Hearing Center on Sherry Lane in North Dallas, audiologists Ryan
When an ear feels stuffed and voices start to sound like they’re coming through a wall, most people assume earwax is the problem. When it isn’t, the sensation can be harder to explain. At McLean Hearing Center on Sherry Lane in North Dallas, audiologists Ryan Dunkin, Au.D., and Darcy Dockery, Au.D., work alongside audioprosthologist and
An abrupt decrease in unilateral hearing acuity can feel alarming, often leaving individuals uncertain about what action to take. Our audiology clinic offers prompt diagnostic hearing testing and coordinates emergency medical evaluations whenever sudden hearing changes develop. An acute sudden hearing loss demands prompt evaluation by an audiologist or ENT physician to initiate time-sensitive medical
A sudden, high-frequency whistle from your hearing aid can trigger immediate annoyance and disrupt communication if left uncorrected. Our audiology providers can pinpoint whether the feedback sound results from earmold sizing, impacted earwax, volume settings, worn-out parts, or an internal malfunction. Explore why acoustic feedback occurs and which safe home inspections can rectify minor whistling
Following dinner conversations becomes challenging when high ambient noise interferes with your focus and hearing. Our practice provides targeted diagnostics to evaluate hearing in quiet atmospheres as well as complex noise environments. Once the diagnostic etiology of your difficult hearing is established, we implement personalized clinical and technological strategies. Understanding the Contrast Between Quiet Hearing
While many consider cotton swabs handy cleaning devices, placing them in the ear canal disrupts natural clearing and causes physical damage. We can determine whether earwax actually needs removal and recommend a method suited to your ear health. The auditory canal generally manages its own cleaning; however, should impaction arise, our team provides safe clinical
Feeling as though the room spins when you lie down, roll over, or sit up can be alarming, especially when the sensation appears without warning. Our specialists conduct thorough dizziness and equilibrium evaluations to diagnose benign paroxysmal positional vertigo (BPPV) and related inner ear disorders. Knowledgeable clinicians outline the mechanical causes of positional vertigo and
Specialized hearing aids are designed to help address your specific auditory deficit. Regardless of whether you are a first-time user of hearing aids or have utilized them for a long time, if your hearing aids prompt headaches or physical discomfort, relief is available. A properly adjusted hearing aid will fit comfortably in your ear and
For mothers and fathers with newborns, learning that their baby has hearing loss often feels deeply disheartening and sad. Yet the optimistic truth is that via rapid screening and support, young children facing auditory deficits will achieve profound developmental success. In fact, such infants can acquire language, communication skills, and strong connections with the world