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Hearing Loss Info, Social Isolation

Hearing Aids Are Not Your Average Glasses

Posted on July 4, 2018April 18, 2022 by Dr. Dewsnup
Cute kid with glasses
04
Jul

Can you have normal hearing again? Do you ever wonder if you can have normal hearing again? Many people have the misconception that getting hearing aids is comparable to getting […]

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Hearing Aid Info

Why Should I Buy Hearing Aids from Costco or Big Box Stores?

Posted on July 2, 2018August 22, 2018 by Dr. Dewsnup
Big Box Store
02
Jul

Big Box Stores Cheap Hearing Aids “Buy your hearing aids from big box stores”, This is what I hear quite often from patients who visit our office and I want […]

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Hearing Aid Info

What is a Hearing Aid Telecoil and How Does it Work?

Posted on March 25, 2018August 3, 2018 by Dr. Dewsnup
TeleCoil
25
Mar

A hearing aid telecoil (t-coil) is a small copper antenna inside some hearing aids. Hearing aid telecoils operate by receiving and selectively converting electromagnetic energy into sound which can be […]

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Audiologist

Audiologists vs. Hearing Instrument Specialists

Posted on March 23, 2018June 17, 2018 by Dr. Dewsnup
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Mar

What’s the difference? People often ask “What’s the difference between an audiologist, a hearing aid dealer, and a hearing aid dispenser?” Through the years, there has been a lot of […]

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Should I Buy Hearing Aids Online?

Posted on March 14, 2017April 4, 2022 by Dr. Dewsnup
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14
Mar

With an increased number of individuals purchasing everything online, it is tempting for those with hearing loss to bypass the professional to get what they may think is cheaper pricing […]

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Invisible Hearing Aids Without Batteries, Yes, there really is such a thing

Posted on October 11, 2015April 4, 2022 by Dr. Dewsnup
Lyric Hearing Aids at Happy Ears Hearing Center
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Oct

Lyric® Hearing Aids are a hassle-free, 100% invisible hearing solution. Lyric hearing aids are like contact lenses for the ear. Lyric devices can be worn 24/7 for two months at […]

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Hearing Health Info, Hearing Loss Info, Social Isolation

Overcoming the Social Stigma Associated with Hearing Loss

Posted on September 2, 2014July 4, 2018 by Dr. Dewsnup

The stigma associated with hearing loss can be a big obstacle for individuals who need help to hear better. Some individuals are afraid to take the next step because of […]

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  • About Us
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    • The Happy Ears Difference
    • A Message From Dr. Dewsnup
    • Meet the Team
    • Audiologists
      • Shanna Dewsnup, Au.D.
      • Matthew Wetmore, Au.D.
      • Kelly Halterman, Au.D.
      • Natasha Seaton, Au.D.
      • Hannah Miller, Au.D.
      • Rylee Ellett, Au.D.
      • Payton Brown, Au.D.
    • 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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