Better Sound Audiology & Hearing Aid Service

Cerumen, or ear wax, can be removed from the ear canal so that it does not interfere with listening or comfort, especially for individuals who wear hearing aids. Since the various systems produce different hearing impressions, it is important for you to make a comparison yourself. For this purpose we will produce custom-made earmolds based on the exact contours of your ears.

If you or your child has been referred for a diagnostic hearing evaluation with Dr. Diane Williams, it means that hearing loss needs to be ruled out or further examined. The diagnostic hearing evaluation may be indicated for a variety of reasons.

Some referral reasons are for individuals who did not pass an initial hearing screening, suffer from speech delay, have experienced head trauma, or have been exposed to recreational or occupational noise exposure.The evaluation will determine if a hearing loss is present, and if so, to detail the type and severity of the hearing loss.

Tinnitus (literally "ringing" in Latin) is characterized by ringing, buzzing, or noises that originate in the ear or the head, and may result in discomfort and stress. Though this condition is usually not dangerous, it can be a symptom of another health problem or underlying condition.

Tinnitus can cause many stressful side effects, including fatigue, sleep problems, concentration difficulty, memory problems, depression, anxiety, and irritability.Though it's not necessarily serious, it can be quite disturbing. Tinnitus has many causes (etiologies) and can have a major impact on daily activities.

Cerumen, also known as earwax, is naturally produced by the glands in the ears to lubricate the ear canals and keep dust and debris from getting too far down in the ear canal. Cerumen typically clears itself from the ears, but in some instances can accumulate and cause a blockage. If a blockage occurs, it may need to be removed.

Sudden or prolonged exposure to noise can cause damage to your hearing and is one of the leading causes of hearing loss. Hearing loss from prolonged noise exposure is often detected too late, meaning the hearing loss is usually irreversible.

Hearing protection is extremely important for anyone who is regularly in a high-noise environment, including target shooters, motorcyclists, airline pilots, musicians, construction workers and factory workers.The truth is that anyone subject to noise exposure may need to wear hearing protection to protect their long-term hearing.