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Audiologist, Hearing Aid Info

Can Hearing Aids Make Hearing Worse? (Myth vs. Fact)

Posted on May 27, 2026 by Dr. Dewsnup
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27
May

If you’ve suffered hearing loss and are considering getting hearing aids, you may have come across information about them that has given you pause. Not everything you may learn is […]

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Audiologist, Hearing and Vision, Hearing Care Info, Hearing Health Info

Ear Cleaning Frequency: How Often Should You Do It?

Posted on May 11, 2026 by Dr. Dewsnup
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11
May

How often should you clean your ears? There are many different answers to this question out there, which only leads to confusion and could mean putting your ear health at […]

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Posted in Audiologist, Hearing and Vision, Hearing Care Info, Hearing Health Info
Hearing and Vision, Hearing Care Info, Hearing Health Info

Ear Infections – Symptoms and Causes

Posted on March 11, 2026March 2, 2026 by Dr. Dewsnup
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11
Mar

Ear infections are more than just painful; they can damage your hearing if not treated rapidly enough or if they become chronic issues. To have a better understanding of these […]

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Audiology Best Practices and Why They Matter for Your Hearing Health

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Dr. Dewsnup
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02
Mar

What Are Best Practices in Audiology? Every field in healthcare follows something called “best practices” for patients struggling with specific issues. In audiology, these are known as audiology standards of […]

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Audiologist, Hearing Aid Info, Hearing Care Info

Are Surgical Hearing Devices Right for You?

Posted on February 2, 2026February 2, 2026 by Dr. Dewsnup
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02
Feb

Many hearing loss treatments can bring you relief and boost your quality of life. As you evaluate your options, your audiologist may bring up surgical hearing devices. This can raise […]

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Audiologist, Hearing Aid Info

Starkey vs. Phonak: Which Hearing Aid Brand Is Right for You?

Posted on January 13, 2026 by Dr. Dewsnup
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13
Jan

At Happy Ears Hearing Center, we have a wide catalog of industry-leading hearing aid brands. Our selections, particularly Starkey and Phonak, complement your lifestyle and enhance your hearing to help […]

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Audiologist, Hearing Aid Info, Hearing Care Info, Hearing Health Info

Hearing Care Resources for Veterans and Seniors in Arizona

Posted on January 5, 2026January 5, 2026 by Dr. Dewsnup
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05
Jan

According to the VA, over 1.3 million veterans received disability compensation related to hearing loss in 2020. The good news is that accessing hearing care for veterans in Arizona has […]

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Audiologist, Hearing Aid Info

Starkey vs. Oticon: Which Hearing Aid Brand Is Right for You?

Posted on December 8, 2025January 21, 2026 by Dr. Dewsnup
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08
Dec

Starkey and Oticon are both reputable hearing aid brands. They have both earned their positive standing globally, helping millions of people achieve better hearing and enjoy more natural conversations and […]

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The Link Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss

Posted on November 21, 2025November 21, 2025 by Dr. Dewsnup
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21
Nov

Understanding the Link Between Diabetes and Hearing Loss Diabetes is a chronic disease that occurs when the pancreas can’t make enough insulin or the body doesn’t know how to use […]

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Oticon vs. Phonak: Which Hearing Aid Brand Is Right for You?

Posted on November 6, 2025 by Dr. Dewsnup
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06
Nov

Oticon and Phonak are two of the most well-known hearing aid brands on the market. Happy Ears carries both of these globally trusted brands because of their solid reputation and […]

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    • Meet the Team
    • Our Providers
      • Shanna Dewsnup, Au.D.
      • Matthew Wetmore, Au.D.
      • Hannah Miller, Au.D.
      • Rylee Ellett, Au.D.
      • Allee Winegar, Au.D.
      • Payton Brown, Au.D.
      • Michelle Stich, HIS
    • Neurotologists and ENT Physicians We Trust
      • Shawn Stevens, MD
      • John Macias, MD
      • Robert Bridge, MD
    • Our Mission
    • What is an Audiologist?
    • Insurance Plans & Guidelines
      • Good Faith Estimate
  • Services
    • Telehealth Services and Remote Programming
    • Worry-Free Guarantee
    • Hearing Healthcare
    • Hearing Aid Repairs
    • Pediatric Audiology
    • Retirement Communities
    • Cognitive Screening | Cognivue
    • Diagnostic Vestibular Evaluations
  • Tinnitus
    • Causes of Tinnitus
    • Tinnitus Treatment
  • Hearing Loss
    • How The Ear Works
    • Causes of Hearing Loss
    • Symptoms of Hearing Loss
    • Types of Hearing Loss
    • Degrees of Hearing Loss
    • Living with Hearing Loss
    • Untreated Hearing Loss
    • Treatment and Conditions
    • Pediatric Hearing Loss
    • Hearing Loss and Dementia
  • Balance
    • Vertigo
    • Ear Crystals – BPPV and Its Affect on Balance
    • Labyrinthitis Symptoms and Treatment
    • Ototoxicity
    • Dizziness
    • Fall Risks
  • Hearing Technology
    • Hearing Aids
      • Brands
        • Starkey
        • Phonak
        • Oticon
        • ReSound
        • Lyric
        • Signia
        • Widex
        • Unitron
    • Hearing Implants
      • Cochlear Implants
        • Cochlear
        • Advanced Bionics
        • Med-El
      • Bone Anchored Hearing Aids
        • Cochlear Baha
        • Oticon Medical Ponto
    • What to Expect
      • Hearing Aid Prices
      • Hearing Aid Styles
      • Importance of Accurate Fittings
      • 5 Steps to Ensure Success
    • Pediatric Hearing Aids
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      • Peoria, AZ
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