What Is a Decibel?
A decibel is commonly referred to when talking about hearing loss. But what is this unit really measuring? Understanding what a decibel is can help you fully understand sounds and your hearing loss. Sound Intensity A decibel is a logarithmic way of explaining a ratio between power, voltage and sound pressure. Sound is, in essence,…
COVID-19 UPDATE
It is my intention that Total Hearing Care and Hearing Professional Center remain open to service our patients’ hearing needs because we know that hearing is essential healthcare. However, like many offices, we are instituting new regulations to ensure patient, as well as audiologist and staff, safety and wellbeing. In addition to an increase in…
Flying with Hearing Aids
Traveling can be stressful, especially when you add in having to navigate an airport. If you are one of the more than 48 million people in the U.S. with hearing loss, the thought of trying to fly with your hearing aids may seem like too much. The audiologists from Total Hearing Care of Dallas have…
Stop Ignoring Your Hearing Loss
Like most medical conditions, simply ignore your hearing loss and hoping it goes away or treats itself won’t work. Untreated hearing loss can have an impact on more than just your ability to hear—it can affect many areas of your health. Below are four reasons why you should stop living in denial and contact an…
What to Expect During a Hearing Test
Tests can be nerve racking and anxiety producing. While most of us have been out of school for years, there are plenty of test results that still matter. If you think you may have hearing loss, chances are you have contacted your audiologist and scheduled an initial visit. While there, they will perform a series…
Protect Yourself From Tinnitus After a Concert
Last time you went to a live show, did you leave with a ringing in your ear? Learn how to protect your ears from tinnitus at your next concert. What Is Tinnitus? Tinnitus is the sensation of hearing a ringing or buzzing in the ears. While a number of conditions include tinnitus in their list…
What to Expect from Your Hearing Aids
For those who are new to hearing aids, the rehabilitation process may seem daunting. Understanding what to expect before, during and after you have purchased your first pair of hearing devices is key to long-term success. Before Purchasing Hearing Aids There are many hearing aid styles made by a number of manufacturers. In order to…
Hearing Loss Patients More Likely to Be Readmitted to the Hospital
According to the most recent statistics, roughly 260,000 people in Dallas have hearing loss. There are many associated health risks, ranging from isolation and loneliness to dementia and kidney disease. Another, lesser-known fact about hearing loss in Texas: patients with impaired hearing are more likely to be readmitted to the hospital after being discharged. Hospitals…
Common Household Hearing Hazards
Most people understand that hearing loss in Dallas can be caused by aging, noise and disease. Did you also know it can be caused by lawn mowers, vacuum cleaners and blenders? This just goes to show you that hearing dangers lurk around every corner…even those within your very own home. Decibels & Dysons: Noisy Household…
Hearing is the Best Gift You Can Give Your Family This Year
If you’re struggling to find the perfect gift for your loved one in Dallas this year, we can’t tell you exactly what to buy (though we can offer advice about what not to buy; a vacuum cleaner is never a great idea). When it comes to finding that perfect present for your family, think outside…
