Important Facts
Quality Hearing Aids in Chattanooga, TN
That last rock or country concert you went to was impressive, but your ears are still ringing days after the fact.
Could this lead to permanent hearing loss? Get answers to these and other frequently asked questions (FAQ's) about hearing loss and hearing aids, and call Digital Hearing Services at one of our two convenience locations in Dayton or Chattanooga, TN, if you suspect you have a hearing problem.
Hearing loss statistics
If you have ringing or clicking in your ears (tinnitus), it could be a sign of high frequency hearing loss. See a board-certified audiologist for baseline hearing test at Digital Hearing Services.
Facts about audiologists
- Audiologists are trained to identify ALL disorders of the ear
- Audiologists are legally and ethically bound to recommend medical treatment before recommending hearing aids
- Audiologists must participate in Continuing Education Courses to retain their certification
- All audiologists must have a Master's level degree to be nationally licensed
Facts about hearing aid quality and pricing
- Cheap devices that look like hearing aids are only amplifiers - they amplify speech and all noises around you.
- Good quality hearing aids will reduce specific sounds that irritate and increase clarity of speech .
- Hearing aids come in 4 technology classes, each designed to perform in different noisy situations (home, work, church, restaurants, bowling alleys, gymnasiums, ballgames), with different price structures commensurate with features .
- Quality hearing aids are medical devices that must be approved by the FDA and fit by licensed professionals (not purchased at a local store or online).
- Quality hearing aids can be as inexpensive as $800.
Facts about paying for hearing aids
- Digital Hearing Services' pricing is competitive with most online pricing and all local pricing.
- Digital Hearing Services offers special pricing on selected models each month.
- Digital Hearing Services accepts most insurance plans including BC/BS, Aetna, Cigna, United, TruHearing, Hearing Care Solutions, etc.
- Medicare Advantage plans offer hearing aid benefits, but regular Medicare does not.
Need to know facts
- Free Consultation is offered if the patient wants a no obligation visit to talk about hearing aids
- 45 day trial period is offered with all new hearing aids (money back guarantee if not satisfied with hearing aids)
- All follow up visits included with the purchase of the hearing aids while the warranty period exists
- 3 year warranty on most hearing aids (basic level has a 2 year warranty)
- Financing through Care Credit is available (12 month same as cash offer is available)
- Accept all insurance plans and participate with Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans
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