By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: February 12, 2026 3:30 PM Introduction You lean in for a quiet conversation. Your hearing aid unleashes a piercing squeal that stops everyone mid-sentence. That high-pitched whistle—called acoustic feedback—is one of the most common complaints I hear in our Utah clinics. However, it’s rarely the…
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By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: January 30, 2026 at 3:30 PM Hearing aids represent one of the most effective medical interventions for hearing loss, yet misconceptions about how they work and who benefits from them persist. This comprehensive guide explains the science behind modern hearing aids, who benefits from…
By Dr. Layne Garrett, Au.D., FAAA, ABAC, CH-TM, CDP (About | YouTube | Podcast | LinkedIn) Date Published: January 29, 2026 at 10:30 AM You made a huge financial investment in hearing aids, convinced they’d solve your hearing problems. But months later, you’re still struggling in the situations that matter most. Family dinners are still exhausting. You’re still anxious about social gatherings.…
You’re sitting in your appointment with your audiologist, and your chest tightens. $8,000 for hearing aids? You were thinking maybe $1,500, tops. Now you’re caught between feeling like you’re being sold a luxury car when you need reliable transportation—or worse, wondering if choosing the cheaper option means settling for something that won’t actually work. Your…
You’ve seen the ads. Smiling couples in loud restaurants. Promises of “breakthrough AI” and “crystal-clear sound.”If you’re shopping for hearing aids, it can feel overwhelming fast. After helping thousands of people in Utah County, from American Fork to Spanish Fork, I can tell you this: a truly great hearing aid isn’t about hype. It’s about…
Hearing aids can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars to several thousand. Patients ask me every week why the gap is so wide—and whether cheaper options are worth the risk. Let’s clear this up so you can make a confident, informed decision. You can watch a video of this post here: Table of Contents…
A lot of people are surprised when I tell them not to buy hearing aids. But good hearing care isn’t about selling devices — it’s about understanding what’s really going on. Here are three real stories from my clinic here in Utah County that show exactly when waiting is the right move. Prefer to watch? Click below:…
When a new hearing aid platform launches, it usually comes with bold claims. The Starkey Omega AI is no exception. As someone who works with patients every day across Utah County—from American Fork to Spanish Fork—my goal is to give you a clear, practical look at what this device does well, where it falls short,…
Recently I heard from a gentleman in New York who follows my YouTube channel. He wanted the best hearing aids available — and he wanted to be sure his provider could perform Real Ear Measurement. He had narrowed it down to the Oticon Intent and Widex Allure and asked which one he should choose. I encouraged him, as I always do,…
Many people ask, “What if the hearing aid that’s supposed to help my tinnitus actually makes it worse?”It’s a fair question — and one we hear often at our clinic in Utah County. The good news? True worsening from hearing aids is extremely rare, and when it happens, it’s almost always fixable. Table of Contents…
