Main Street Hearing

Hearing Tests

We’ve found that our patients truly want to understand as much as they can about hearing and hearing loss.  We’re glad we can be a resource for information.

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What To Expect During Your Appointment

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Detailed Case History

First, we will discuss your hearing health history and medical health history.

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Otoscopic Examintion

Next, we will look in your ears. We’re looking for inflammation, a build up of wax, or damage to the ear.

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Hearing Testing

The test is done in a sound-proof booth and involves responding to different types of sounds.

Noise Induced Hearing Loss

18% of adults aged 20-69 have speech-frequency hearing loss in both ears from among those who report 5 or more years of exposure to very loud noise at work, as compared to 5.5 percent of adults with speech-frequency hearing loss in both ears who report no occupational noise exposure.

Hearing Loss Statistics in The U.S.

One in eight people in the United States (13 percent, or 30 million) aged 12 years or older has hearing loss in both ears, based on standard hearing examinations.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there a link between hearing loss and age?

There is a strong relationship between age and reported hearing loss: 18 percent of American adults 45-64 years old, 30 percent of adults 65-74 years old, and 47 percent of adults 75 years old or older have a hearing loss.

Are there different styles of hearing aids?

There are three basic styles of hearing aids. The styles differ by size, their placement on or inside the ear, and the degree to which they amplify sound.

Is it possible to lose your hearing suddenly?

Approximately 4,000 new cases of sudden deafness occur each year in the United States. Hearing loss affects only 1 ear in 9 out of 10 people who experience sudden deafness. Only 10 to 15 percent of patients with sudden deafness know what caused their loss.

Who is the typical person suffering from tinntus?

Of adults ages 65 and older in the United States, 12.3 percent of men and nearly 14 percent of women are affected by tinnitus. Tinnitus is identified more frequently in white individuals and the prevalence of tinnitus is almost twice as frequent in the South as in the Northeast.

How many adult could benefit from hearing aids?

Approximately 28.8 million adults in the United States alone could benefit from using hearing aids.

From Our Clients

“After seeing a couple of audiologists and having some horrible experiences of hearing aids that hurt so bad I was brought to tears or aids that fell into my dinner plate I went to Dr. Wong. WOW, just WOW. His easy going nature, understanding personality and great sense of humor put me at ease. In no time he fit me with a solid solution that fit right and opened a whole new world for me to hear what I’d been missing. Do yourself a favor, get an appointment and see what you’ve been missing. Don’t let yourself turn into a number at big practice, a large health organization or some hearing test booth at a wholesale club. Get the personal touch from a caring professional. You won’t be sorry!”

John B.

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Petoskey, MI 49770