Going to the doctor is never fun. Usually, when you head to the doctor, something is wrong, such as you’re not feeling good, your stomach hurts, or you’re bleeding from an accident. The same can be said for when you decide to visit an audiologist, especially if you suspect you may be suffering from some sort of hearing loss.     Platinum Hearing Aids is your Michigan hearing aid specialist. We offer advanced hearing aid technology so you can hear better. From help with tinnitus and hearing protection to diagnosing and treating hearing loss, we can help. Below, we’ll go over what you can expect at an audiology consultation. Contact us today to schedule a hearing appointment!     WHAT TO EXPECT AT AN ....

Hearing damage occurs more frequently than you might think. When we hear sounds that are excessively loud, they can damage the nerve endings in the inner ear. Over time, that damage can be exacerbated and as more and more nerve endings die off, your ability to hear goes down. Hearing damage eventually leads to hearing loss. At Platinum Hearing Aids, we strive to improve your hearing and help you prevent hearing loss through reducing your exposure to the causes of hearing damage. In this blog we’ll discuss the most common causes of hearing damage and how you can prevent it. Aging - As we age, it’s common to experience hearing damage and hearing loss. This is due to the degeneration of delicate inner ear structures. This damage happe....