Hearing Loss Treatment
At Colorado Tinnitus & Hearing Center, we offer personalized hearing loss treatment options based on thorough diagnostic evaluations and an understanding of your unique communication needs. Our doctors of audiology are experts in both hearing aid technology and cochlear implant services, providing evidence-based solutions for all types and degrees of hearing loss while focusing on improving your overall quality of life and communication abilities. We follow best practices including real-ear measurement verification to ensure optimal outcomes.
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Reconnecting You to Your World
Hearing loss affects more than just your ability to hear sounds—it impacts relationships, social engagement, cognitive health, and emotional well-being. Our patient-centered approach begins with understanding how hearing loss affects your specific lifestyle and communication needs. We then leverage our expertise in advanced hearing technology to develop personalized treatment plans that address your unique challenges. As an independent practice not owned by manufacturers, we recommend solutions based solely on what's best for you, not what's most profitable.
Our Hearing Loss Treatment Process
Our comprehensive approach ensures you receive the most appropriate hearing solution for your specific hearing profile and lifestyle needs.
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Diagnostic Evaluation
We begin with a thorough hearing assessment to determine the type, degree, and configuration of your hearing loss, as well as your speech understanding abilities in different environments.
Treatment Consultation
Based on your evaluation results, we discuss appropriate treatment options, whether hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other assistive technologies, explaining the benefits and limitations of each.
Personalized Solution Implementation
We fit and program your selected hearing technology using best practices, including real-ear measurement verification, to ensure optimal performance for your specific hearing needs.
Ongoing Support and Optimization
We provide continued care through regular follow-up appointments, adjustments, and counseling to maximize the benefits of your hearing technology as your needs evolve.
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Hearing Aids and Cochlear Implants
Hearing aids are sophisticated devices for mild to severe hearing loss, featuring advanced technology like directional microphones, Bluetooth connectivity, and artificial intelligence that adapts to different environments. We verify every hearing aid fitting using real-ear measurement technology, which objectively confirms that your devices are programmed correctly for your specific hearing loss. This verification process ensures you receive the precise amplification you need across all frequencies rather than relying on manufacturer defaults or subjective reports. We offer premium devices from leading manufacturers including Phonak, Oticon, ReSound, Signia, Starkey, and Widex, programmed precisely to your unique hearing needs.
Cochlear implants are medical devices for severe to profound hearing loss when hearing aids provide limited benefit. Unlike hearing aids that amplify sound, they bypass damaged portions of the ear to directly stimulate the auditory nerve. Our audiologists provide comprehensive cochlear implant services from candidacy evaluation through programming and ongoing care.
Choosing The Right Hearing Technology
The best hearing solution depends on your specific hearing profile, speech understanding abilities, and communication challenges. Our thorough evaluation process helps determine which technology will provide the most benefit for your unique situation:
Hearing Aids: You have mild to severe hearing loss and can still understand some speech with appropriate amplification
Hearing Aids: You want a non-surgical approach to treating your hearing loss that can be verified with real-ear measurement to ensure optimal performance
Cochlear Implants: You have severe to profound hearing loss and receive minimal benefit from hearing aids
Cochlear Implants: You find that hearing aids make sounds louder but not clearer or more understandable
The appropriate treatment depends on several factors, including the type and degree of your hearing loss, your speech recognition abilities, lifestyle needs, and personal preferences. Our comprehensive evaluation process helps determine whether hearing aids, cochlear implants, or other assistive devices would provide the most benefit for your specific situation.
Hearing aids significantly improve hearing ability but don't restore hearing to normal. They enhance the sounds you can already hear but struggle with, making them clearer and more accessible. Today's advanced technology can provide remarkable improvements in hearing ability, especially when properly fitted and programmed by our doctors of audiology.
Adaptation varies by individual, but most people require 2-4 weeks to become fully comfortable with their hearing aids. The brain needs time to relearn how to process the additional sound information. We provide structured adaptation programs and follow-up care to support you through this adjustment period.
Cochlear implants may be appropriate when hearing aids no longer provide adequate benefit, typically in cases of severe to profound hearing loss with poor speech recognition. If you struggle to understand speech even with properly fitted hearing aids, we can evaluate your candidacy for cochlear implantation.
Real-ear measurement is the gold standard for verifying hearing aid performance. This technology measures the actual sound output of your hearing aids while they're in your ears, allowing us to precisely adjust the devices to match your prescription. Without this verification, hearing aids may not provide appropriate amplification across all frequencies, potentially leaving important speech sounds inaudible. Studies show that hearing aid fittings verified with real-ear measurements provide significantly better outcomes and patient satisfaction.
Most hearing aids have a lifespan of 5-7 years. Technology advances rapidly, with significant improvements in features and performance every few years. Regular maintenance and repairs can extend the life of your devices, but eventually, replacement becomes necessary to benefit from improved technology and address changing hearing needs.
Common Questions About Hearing Loss Treatment
We understand you may have questions about hearing loss and treatment options. Here are answers to questions we frequently receive from patients.
Comprehensive Hearing Loss Treatment Services
At Colorado Tinnitus and Hearing Center, we provide evidence-based, patient-centered care for all types of hearing loss. Our doctors of audiology take the time to understand your unique hearing challenges and communication goals, recommending solutions based on what's best for your specific needs rather than what's most profitable. We follow best practices including real-ear measurement verification for every hearing aid fitting—a critical step that many practices skip. This scientific approach ensures your devices are programmed to deliver the precise amplification you need, rather than relying on manufacturer defaults or subjective feedback.
Whether you need hearing aids with advanced features for mild to severe hearing loss or cochlear implant services for more profound hearing loss, we offer expertise in the full spectrum of hearing technology.
If you're struggling with hearing loss or finding that your current hearing technology isn't meeting your needs, contact our office at 303-534-0163 to schedule a consultation. Our comprehensive approach to hearing healthcare goes beyond simply fitting devices—we focus on improving your overall communication abilities and quality of life through personalized treatment plans and ongoing support.
Other Services
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Cochlear Implants
We provide comprehensive cochlear implant services from candidacy evaluation through activation and ongoing programming for patients with severe hearing loss.
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Hearing Aid Repair
We offer expert repair and maintenance for all major hearing aid brands, with quick in-house solutions and manufacturer coordination for complex issues.
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Hearing Tests
Our comprehensive diagnostic hearing evaluations go beyond basic screenings to thoroughly assess your hearing health for personalized treatment recommendations.
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