FAQ

Hearing aids have an average lifespan of 3-7 years. The better you take care of your devices – by bringing them in for regular maintenance checks and cleaning them – the longer they will last you.

Tinnitus is not a hearing disorder but rather a symptom of another underlying problem. Ringing in the ears is often caused by hearing loss, head trauma, loud noise exposure, ototoxic medications, or stress. If you have tinnitus in conjunction with hearing loss, then hearing aids could help alleviate your perception of these phantom sounds.

No, hearing aids are not waterproof, but they are water resistant. Always be sure to remove your hearing aids and store them in a dry, safe place when you are showering or swimming.

One of the best ways to protect your hearing is to avoid loud noise. Noise that exceeds 85 decibels (city noise) can be detrimental to hearing when exposed to on a regular basis. When loud noise is unavoidable, it’s important to wear hearing protection.

The team at Robby Young’s Hearing Aid Center are experts in hearing technology. We will look at your degree of hearing loss, your lifestyle, and your hearing needs to recommend an instrument that will help you.

The simple answer is most do not cover hearing aids. Although lately more and more insurance providers are including a small hearing aid benefit. The best way to discover what your benefits include is to send us a copy of your insurance card, front and back, and we would be happy to find out for you.

The charge on your hearing aids depends on the specific model you have. For Widex MOMENT and SmartRIC, they have a battery life of 37 hours on a 4-hour charge. The Oticon Intent has up to 20 hours of battery life and up to 8 hours on a 30-minute charge. There are portable chargers as well for each of these devices. We will go over what your individual hearing needs are and recommend a device that meets your needs.