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 246 Reviews on Google.

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

American Hearing Aid Center is always a pleasant place to visit. Chris is super nice and is very knowledgeable about hearing aids. I would recommend them to anyone.

Reviewer Profile Photo david hendley, on Google

Chris is awesome! So very knowledgeable, helpful and kind. Everyone there is great! Need hearing aids? This is the best place to go!

Reviewer Profile Photo Annlisa Carver, on Google

Very efficient, friendly, and knowledgeable. Went above our expectations

Reviewer Profile Photo Sue Long, on Google

Chris was thorough, efficient, and very clear in her explanations. She took time to set up my equipment perfectly! Her kind and thoughtful interaction is a huge positive!

Reviewer Profile Photo James Shrader, on Google

Everyone is so nice and helpful. Customer service is as important as the awesome hearing aides they have.

Reviewer Profile Photo Von Shipman, on Google

FINALLY someone that listened and instantly knew what to do for my hearing aids. To make them more 'stereo', clearer, and also physically easier to handle. Wish I'd been here years before. Instead of offices not helping. Thanks Chis!

Reviewer Profile Photo TT nNaples, on Google

Chris is such a wonderful person and takes the time to help you with any of your needs or concerns.

Reviewer Profile Photo Stacie May, on Google

Chris was very nice. I walked in without appointment and she helped me with my problem. Her and Linda both are wonderful. I would recommend her to all my friends. Thanks Chris for everything.

Reviewer Profile Photo Bonnie Watson, on Google

Excellent experience. Chris is the best!!

Reviewer Profile Photo Gayle Lightsey, on Google

Chris is the best of the best when it comes to taking care of her patients and their hearing needs. She is always available and makes sure you’re satisfied when you leave. She treats her patients like family.

Reviewer Profile Photo Linda Light, on Google

Very professional I am glad he takes care of my ear.

Reviewer Profile Photo Nelson C, on Google

Pleasant, cheerful and most helpful.

Reviewer Profile Photo Patti Jones, on Google

Taken care of in the best way people are great best service

Reviewer Profile Photo Jeffrey Wyle, on Google

Very helpful, solving any and all issues with hearing aids. Providing help and instructions for self-care in cleaning, caring and charging aids. So friendly, patient and upbeat. Very satisfied!

Reviewer Profile Photo Mary Lou Mirocha, on Google

Jason at American Hearing Aid really listens to his patients. He understands what a person is facing with a hearing loss. I highly recommend this practice if you want to improve your hearing and your quality of life.

Reviewer Profile Photo David Cook, on Google

Very great feeling to understand exactly what is going on with one’s hearing. Best hearing test and explanation I have ever had after using hearing aids for 14+ years. Highly recommend American Hearing.

Reviewer Profile Photo Faye, on Google

Very nice people. Go out of their way to make the visit Great. Take their time to help you. Very well organized and professional.

Reviewer Profile Photo Tommy York, on Google

Dr. Jason did such a great job helping my Dad with his hearing aids. He had tried the inexpensive ones which never worked and wasn’t too excited about going to Dr. Jason. Dr. Jason did a fantastic job making him feel comfortable and finding the perfect fit for Dad. So...

Reviewer Profile Photo Lisa Denson, on Google