Ovation Hearing Blog

In other blog posts, we’ve expressed the importance of caring for your hearing devices. Here, we’ll discuss Dry Boxes and the role they play in keeping your device functioning at its full capacity.  Moisture and its Effects on Hearing Aids  Moisture can affect all hearing devices. Through humidity, sweat, or any number of ways moisture might creep into the device, once it’s... Read More

Earwax buildup and moisture are two of the most common causes of problems in hearing aids. Earwax can clog the device’s ear tube and microphone, preventing amplified sound from passing into your ear, while moisture can damage the internal circuitry of the device. Both of these issues can lead to decreased performance of your hearing aid and potentially even render... Read More

Hearing loss can be caused by a number of factors. Though it is frequently inherited, hearing loss causes can include:   Prolonged Exposure to Sound Over Time Certain Conditions & Infections Head Injuries Natural part of the aging processProlonged Exposure to Noise  From having conversations, listening to music and television, and even hearing the sounds on the street, we put our ears through a lot. Usually... Read More

What is tinnitus?  Tinnitus is commonly characterized by ringing or buzzing in the ears. While it is not a disease, it is a common symptom of an underlying condition such as hearing loss, ear injury, or problems with circulation. Tinnitus is generally worse when background noise is low, such as when the patient is sleeping.  What causes tinnitus?  Tinnitus causes can be from... Read More

There are a lot of different hearing aids on the market, each offering different features, styles, and cater to varying types of hearing loss. Follow this simple guideline to learn how to find the best hearing aid that fits with your hearing loss and lifestyle.  Have your hearing tested  Choosing the best hearing aids for you depends entirely on the degree and... Read More

You are thinking about a lot of things when picking out a hearing aid. What’s the best quality? How clearly will a certain hearing aid help you hear? How distinct are the amplification levels? Do you find the design of the hearing aid appealing? No matter what your exact criteria are when picking out a hearing aid, price will always... Read More

The evidence gets stronger and stronger everyday.  Hearing loss among young people is becoming a serious national health emergency.  Right now, it’s estimated 5 million children and adolescents aged 6 to 19 years and millions more adults under the age of 40 have hearing loss related to exposure to loud noises. This type of of damage is called NIHL or noise induced... Read More

You've known for a long time that you've been having trouble hearing what other people say to you. You've told yourself the inability to communicate in noisy places isn't really interfering with the quality of your life.  Then one day a close friend or family member says, “You know what? I think you need to have your hearing checked”.  Eventually these concerned... Read More

Imagine the Olympics without the roar of the crowd. The figure skaters flying over the ice in graceful silence.  What about the evening news with no sound?  And can you begin to imagine the frustration of missing your baby’s first words?  One hearing loss fact is that every day, nearly 50 million Americans with hearing loss have experiences like these. It can happen... Read More