Tag Archives: Hearing Amplifiers

Why Hearing Loss Occurs

Hearing is a very complex and intricate process requiring three sections of the ear to work together to produce sound. If there is damage to any part of the process, hearing problems can begin to occur which may result in the need for a hearing aid. There are many things that can cause hearing loss including:

Inner Ear Damage – Aging and being exposed to loud noises over a long period of time can cause inner ear damage wherein the hairs or nerve cells in the cochlea wear down to negatively affect the hearing.

Buildup of Earwax – Over time, earwax can build up inside the ear and can lead to a blockage of the ear canal, which can prevent the conduction of sound waves. Fortunately, this can be remedied by simply removing the earwax.

Infections, Bone Growths, or Tumors – Infections, tumors, or abnormal bone growths in the outer or middle ear can lead to hearing loss.

Certain Medications – Some medications can cause hearing loss such as specific antibiotics and chemotherapy drugs which are platinum-based.

A Ruptured Eardrum – The eardrum can rupture due to infection, a loud blast of noise, or from poking the eardrum with an object wherein hearing loss can occur.

Repeated Exposure to Loud Sounds – People who are constantly exposed to loud sounds can suffer from hearing loss such as factory workers, construction workers, musicians, and firemen. Even listening to very loud music while wearing headphones over a period of time can result in hearing loss due to the loud noise damaging the hair cells in the cochlea.

Think You May Need Hearing Aids? Schedule a Detroit Hearing Test

If you have trouble hearing conversations or certain sounds or tones, you may be suffering from hearing loss. At Platinum Hearing Aids, we provide hearing tests to people living in Dearborn, Southfield, Allen Park, and the Greater Detroit Metro area. We also provide hearing aids to help our patients with hearing loss.

To schedule your Detroit hearing test, contact us online or call our Allen Park office at (313) 381-4810 or our Southfield location at (248) 304-7772. We look forward to seeing you soon and helping you hear all that is around you!

Digital Hearing Aids

Hearing Aid Specialists In Detroit

Hearing aid technology is moving forward faster than ever. Dr. Pinnock and Dr. Seymour of Platinum Hearing Aids are here to guide you through the selection process with the help of our audiologists. From a patient’s initial hearing test to the final fitting of your new, digital hearing aid, our staff recognizes each patient’s unique needs and pairs them with a device that they’ll love. Schedule your appointment today so you can enjoy the world the way it was meant to be heard!

Hear the World Like Never Before

Any patient with a hearing disorder will tell you that modern hearing aids have dramatically improved the quality of their lives and Platinum Hearing Aids is committed to providing patients in Dearborn, Southfield, and Troy, Michigan with the latest technology that digital hearing aids offer. Available in three styles, digital devices offer many benefits to users and can be fine-tuned to meet each patient’s specific hearing and usability needs.

Once a style has been chosen, your doctor will discuss your needs and preferences based on hearing loss, life style, and budget, and help you select a performance level. Each performance level offers a different balance of features and cost, they are divided into the following groups:

High Level Technology

  • DuoPhone- The phone signal is heard automatically in both ears
  • Zoom Control with DirectTouch – Ability to choose the hearing focus
  • EchoBlock System- Reverberation cancellation
  • SoundRelax- Impulse noise suppression
  • Real Ear Sound- Natural sound orientation
  • WindBlock Management- Dual step wind noise reduction
  • NoiseBlock Processing- Premium comfort in background noise
  • SoundFlow Premium- Continuous and instant optimization to all environments
  • VoiceZoom – Multi-channel adaptive directionality
  • SoundRecover- Non linear frequency compression
  • WhistleBlock Technology- Feedback free hearing
  • Acoustically Optimized Venting (AOV)- Minimum occlusion
  • QuickSync-Control both instruments with one touch

Mid Level Technology

  • Real Ear Sound- Natural sound orientation
  • WindBlock Management- Dual step wind noise reduction
  • NoiseBlock Processing- High-resolution noise cancellation
  • SoundFlow Advanced- Continuous and instant optimization to all environments
  • VoiceZoom – Multi-channel adaptive directionality
  • SoundRecover- Non linear frequency compression
  • WhistleBlock Technology- Feedback free hearing
  • Acoustically Optimized Venting (AOV) – Minimum occlusion
  • QuickSync – Control both instruments with one touch

Entry Level Technology

  • NoiseBlock Processing – Premium comfort in background noise
  • SoundFlow Standard – Continuous and instant optimization to all environments
  • SoundRecover – Non linear frequency compression
  • WhistleBlock Technology -Feedback free hearing
  • Acoustically Optimized Venting (AOV) – Minimum occlusion
  • QuickSync – Control both instruments with one touch
  • Digital AudioZoom – Dual microphone system

Visit Your Detroit Area Audiologists Soon!

If you live in or around Dearborn, Southfield, and the general Detroit, Michigan metro area, don’t wait! Schedule your initial consultation today and see how we can help improve the quality of your life. We are committed to finding the perfect digital hearing aid for you, so please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any other questions. We look forward to meeting with you!