You don’t usually notice hearing loss happen, you notice yourself adjusting to it. Asking people to repeat themselves, turning the TV up a little more each week, leaning in during conversations without realizing you’re doing it. By the time it’s obvious, it’s usually been building for a while.
At Wright Hearing Solutions, testing means more than a single number at the end. We combine a few different methods to understand what’s actually happening with your hearing, not just whether something’s wrong. From there, you’ll know exactly where you stand and what, if anything, comes next.
When to Consider a Hearing Test
You do not have to wait until hearing becomes a major problem before getting it checked. Maybe conversations feel a little harder to follow, the television keeps creeping louder or certain voices seem less distinct than they used to.
Family members may notice changes before you do. If people are repeating themselves more often or you are missing parts of conversations, a hearing test can help explain what is going on.
A test also gives you a starting point to compare against later. If hearing loss is found, our team will walk through the results with you and talk about what makes sense from there.
What Happens During a Hearing Test
A baseline hearing assessment measures how well you hear different sounds and how you understand speech. You’ll listen to tones at different pitches and volumes to identify the softest sounds you can hear.
Speech testing measures how well you recognize words in both quiet and more challenging listening situations. These results give our team the information needed to recommend the options that best fit your hearing.
Reviewing Your Results
Once your hearing assessment is complete, our team will review the results with you. You’ll see your chart and learn what it says about the pitches and speech sounds you hear well, along with the areas where hearing is more difficult.
If hearing devices are recommended, we’ll explain the different styles and features available and answer any questions you have. You’ll have the information you need to decide what feels right for you.
Personalized Support and Ongoing Care
Hearing aids should be programmed to match your hearing test results and the places where you spend the most time listening. Our team will make sure they fit comfortably and show you how the features work.
Follow-up appointments give us time to answer your questions, make any needed changes and check that your hearing instruments are performing as expected. Regular cleanings and routine maintenance also help keep your devices working properly.