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 213 Reviews on Google.

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

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

Chris knows her stuff, and she truly cares about your well being. She is a great person to have by your side - trust Chris, and hear better!

Reviewer Profile Photo Aija Shrader, on Google

Very professional and effective.

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Reviewer Profile Photo Joe Pritchard, on Google

Great visit, Kelly worked me in for appointment almost immediatly to check out problem. Chris was fast on finding problem then loaned one till device could be fixed.

Reviewer Profile Photo Larry North, on Google

I have my ears, my hearing and my hearing aids checked routinely at American Hearing Aid Center. Chris Youngblood is exceptionally knowledgeable, caring, kind and dedicated to giving you quality hearing care. She has the most up-to-date technical knowledge paired with her ability to explain clearly all the complex issues...

Reviewer Profile Photo Pat Seco, on Google

I've been wearing hearing aids for 53 years, since I was a toddler. I know the experience of working with audiologists. Moved here 3 years ago and am so happy to found this business. Chris is definitely one of the good ones! She genuinely cares about her customers and seeks...

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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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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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