Choosing Professional Hearing Help

Why Choosing Professional Hearing Help is Vital to Your Health

It is critical to your overall health to seek out a hearing healthcare professional versus over-the-counter hearing aids. Every hearing loss is as unique as the individual. With different types of hearing loss and levels of complexity, the safest, most effective treatment is to seek the help of a licensed hearing aid professional.

Hearing aid professionals are trained to identify hearing loss conditions and provide customized treatment that addresses your specific hearing needs and lifestyle. Hearing aids, if needed, are FDA-regulated, properly fitted, and programmed by the professional. Follow-up sessions help ensure your hearing stays optimal and are often included in the cost of the hearing aids.

Over-the-Counter (OTC) hearing aids are a “one-size-fits-all” treatment meant for mild-to-moderate hearing loss that do not address specific or complex hearing needs. With the absence of proper regulations for OTC hearing aids, many being sold are unregulated, low-quality amplification devices. Unfortunately, these can cause further hearing damage and pose health risks by delaying professional treatment.

The harmful effects of OTC hearing aids have not gone unnoticed. Today, attorney generals of more than 17 U.S. states have issued consumer warnings about these devices (see state map below to view warnings).

Health risks related to untreated hearing loss include declining emotional and overall health; impaired memory and learning difficulties; reduced alertness and increased risk to personal safety; social withdrawal; anxiety, stress, depression, and fatigue; and decreased job performance.

Healthy hearing is vital to your overall health, emotional well-being, and quality of life. Get the individual treatment you need – book an appointment with one of our hearing aid professionals today.


Starkey Advocates for OTC Regulations and Hearing Health

Watch Starkey leadership explain the global hearing technology company’s Listen Carefully initiative.

States Speaking Out Against Improper OTC Marketing and Sales

Click a dark gray state to read their attorney general’s consumer warning on OTC hearing aids.

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5 out of 5 Stars based on 198 Reviews on Google.

Read what some of our patients have to say about our staff and our office!

Reviewer Profile Photo Nancy Zeigler, on Google

My husband and I had our first appointment with Chris Youngblood this afternoon to see if hearing aids would benefit him. The office is very clean and neat. The receptionist, Lynn, is very friendly and professional. Chris was extremely thorough and knowledgeable. She took all the time we needed and...

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Reviewer Profile Photo Charlie Merwin, on Google

Always professional and kind. Very knowledgeable of their product and how it can best suit each client. Chris is awesome.

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Reviewer Profile Photo Mary Anderson, on Google

Fantastic service! Very knowledgeable people! Chris is great!

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Reviewer Profile Photo Brenda Thrasher, on Google

American Hearing Aid Center-Valdosta has been a great source of support for me . Appointments are always timely and the staff is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend this group to anyone with hearing issues.

Reviewer Profile Photo Mike Horne, on Google

Great

Reviewer Profile Photo Gwenette Farmer, on Google

Professional and friendly. Listened to the reason for my visit, made suggested changes to my hearing aids. Even had an annual hearing check while there. Chris Youngblood is very good to work with. From walking in the front door till leaving for me is a great experience.

Reviewer Profile Photo Steve McCall, on Google

I am well satisfied.

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Reviewer Profile Photo Andrel Lane, on Google

I first went to America Hearing Aid Center for a consultation. Afterwards I had a hearing test and we discuss the different types and what would best fit my hearing problem. After much discussion with Mrs Chris I decided on the ones I thought were best for me. The ladies...

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Reviewer Profile Photo William Buchanan, on Google

I was seen at the scheduled time with no waiting. My hearing aids were cleaned and dried immediately. Since I had no problems to b corrected, I was finished, and was rescheduled for another appointment immediately.

Reviewer Profile Photo Johnny Matthews, on Google

The appointment today was great! Chris is patient and kind. She always explains what she is doing and why!

Reviewer Profile Photo Tammi Purvis, on Google

Excellent care and service. Always so thankful for Chris and for this business!

Reviewer Profile Photo Jennipher Hubbard, on Google

Everyone there is friendly, helpful and professional. Chris Youngblood is truly interested in helping her clients with their hearing needs. She listens to our concerns and issues with hearing in the world around us. Thank you Chris and staff for helping me to hear what I have been missing for...

Reviewer Profile Photo Kim Richardson, on Google

It has been so important to have a local office with an amazing staff available to address all of my concerns, especially as a first time hearing aid user. I am treated like family and I know my well being is important to the staff. All of my issues have...

Reviewer Profile Photo Connie Kohl, on Google

I always have a good experience when I go to American Hearing Aids, I have been going for years Heather, Lynn, and Kris are the best!!

Reviewer Profile Photo Carol Rodgers, on Google

Great people and a pleasure to do business with. Knowledgeable in all things about hearing!

Reviewer Profile Photo Gene Tenery, on Google

KRIS AND THE NEW RECEPTIONIST ARE PROBABLY THE BEST IN SERVICE TO CUSTOMERS in valdosta area. Chris EXPLAINS care and using so well. Thanks AHAC

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