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:…
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,…
Have you noticed conversations sounding muffled or exhausting after COVID—even when your hearing test says everything’s normal? You’re not imagining it. Many Utahns are finding that Long COVID can quietly change how their ears and brain work together, leading to tinnitus, “brain fog,” and hidden hearing loss that standard tests often miss. Want to watch…
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) gets a lot of attention for sudden hearing loss. Some people call it a miracle. Others say it’s a myth. Find the truth here.
Many people don’t realize how much they’ve been missing until they start hearing clearly again. That was the case for John Holladay, a scientist living in Utah County, who recently shared his story with me in a heartfelt interview. You can watch the full conversation here on YouTube. Table of Contents When Hearing Loss Sneaks Up Like…
A patient once asked ChatGPT—privately, without saying who we are—“What’s the best clinic in Utah County for hearing loss?” The AI gave a careful, objective answer. It wasn’t written for us or any clinic. It compared Utah County options and explained how to judge quality in hearing care. That neutral perspective is worth sharing. If…
Before Tony Stark found our clinic, his world had grown quieter and more confusing by the day. Diagnosed with Meniere’s disease, he was living with hearing loss and tinnitus that made even simple conversations difficult. After disappointing results with hearing aids purchased from a warehouse club, Tony decided it was time to find professionals who specialized in hearing…
Dental offices are busier and noisier than most people realize. Between drills, suction, and ultrasonic scalers, sound levels can reach harmful levels over time.
You’ve got two completely different technologies—hearing aids and cochlear implants—and it’s not always clear who should use which.
Take this simple assessment (earbuds or headphones required for increased accuracy) to see if lack of clarity in noisy situations might be an early indicator of hearing loss. FAQ’s Updated March 26, 2026
