How Do I Make An Appointment?

Please complete the Appointments Form or call the location number. Reminder: Before your first appointment, please ask your primary care physician to provide you with any pertinent information about your condition. This will include x-rays, CAT scans, lab tests, hearing evaluations, or any other information regarding treatments. Please bring this information with you at the time of your first visit. We also ask that you contact our billing department at (phone) 203-234-2119 or (fax) 203-239-3047 prior to your first visit. A member of our staff will verify your insurance eligibility and help answer your questions.

How Long Does An Appointment Take?

The appointment length depends on the reason for your visit. We know your time is valuable, and we want to make your experience as good as possible.

What Insurances Do You Accept?

We accept most insurance. If your insurance plan requires a referral from your primary care physician, please have your doctor provide our office with this referral prior to your first visit. Unfortunately, these types of insurance plans will not pay for your care unless we have an active referral on file. You may wish to check with your insurance company prior to your visit to be sure that a referral has been issued.

How Do I Contact The Office During Off-Hours?

Please call our location office number. For emergencies, please dial 911.

What Is Your Policy For Missed Or Cancelled Appointments?

To better serve you and accommodate all patients, it is our policy to charge $50 for patients who do not show up for their appointment and charge $25 for patients who cancel in less than one business day.

When Should You Get Hearing Aids?

July 7, 2022

Approximately 15% of American adults report some trouble hearing. Factors like noise, aging, sickness, and genetics can all contribute to hearing loss, and it can take a long time to notice that you have a hearing problem and then address it.

However, hearing problems that are ignored or untreated can get worse. If you're starting to lose your hearing, you might be wondering if you need hearing aids and, if so, when you should visit an ENT specialist. Keep reading to learn more about hearing aids and when you should probably consult a doctor about getting one.

What Is A Hearing Aid?

A hearing aid is a small electronic device worn in or behind the ear that helps you hear better. It amplifies certain sounds so that a person with hearing loss can listen, speak, and fully engage in daily activities. The hearing aid receives sound waves which are then transformed into electrical signals via a microphone.

How Do You Know If You Need Hearing Aid?

This frequently asked question has no definitive answer. Regardless of age, the first thing you should do is get a baseline hearing test, which can be used as a benchmark for your hearing abilities.

Whether or not you need hearing aids is determined by the severity of your hearing loss. It is usually recommended to get regular hearing tests and professional advice to correct one’s hearing loss at the earliest opportunity. Doing so can help you avoid many of the cognitive issues related to prolonged untreated hearing loss.

Signs Of Hearing Loss

● Difficulty hearing in crowds

● Muffling of speech and other sounds

● Trouble hearing consonants

● Social withdrawal

● Impaired memory

● Trouble understanding speech over the phone

● Ringing in the ears

● Asking others to speak more slowly and clearly

● Anger, irritability, negativity

● Hypersensitivity to certain sounds

If you’re experiencing some of these symptoms, consult a doctor. They will let you know if hearing aids are suitable for your condition.

How Can Hearing Aids Help?

Hearing aids are often used to restore hearing and speech comprehension in those who suffer hearing loss. Hearing loss can occur due to damage to the inner-ear hair cells, other illnesses, aging, injury from noise, or usage of certain drugs.

The waves of sound entering the ear are amplified by a hearing aid. The more significant vibrations are detected by surviving hair cells, converted into neural impulses, and sent to the brain. The more damage to a person's hair cells, the more severe the hearing loss will be, and the more hearing aid amplification you will require to correct your hearing.

According to the CDC, in 2019, 7.1% of adults aged 45 and over used a hearing aid. Of the 7.1%, the number of men was higher.

Wondering where to get tested for hearing loss? Reach out to our experts at ENT Medical and Surgical Group. We offer cutting-edge treatments for ear, nose, and throat problems to patients in New Haven, North Haven, Westbrook, and Branford, Connecticut. You can book an appointment with our ENT specialists, who can advise and treat your hearing issues. If you have further questions about our services, contact us online!

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