How we carry out our hearing tests

To perform these screening’s we simple use a pure-tone audiometry to determine whether the ears and auditory pathways are functioning properly, because they are fast and painless, screenings are an efficient first step before more comprehensive diagnostic tests might be needed.

carrying out hearing test

Why you should regularly test your hearing

Regular hearing screenings play an important role in protecting long-term communication and cognitive health.

Early detection of hearing issues allows for timely intervention, which can greatly improve quality of life, academic performance in children and social engagement for people of all ages. Hearing screening tests help ensure that potential issues are found early – often before noticeable symptoms appear.

hearing test practitioner

Your Hearing Test Practitioner:
Chantelle Weetch

Ear and Hearing FAQs

Earwax is an entirely natural product of your ear which is made in the ear canal. Its purpose is to protect your ear against bacteria, water, and other irritants and also to help your ear canal self-clean.

Most of the time, you won’t notice ear wax, however, it can sometimes build-up and become excessive. Occasionally, in this scenario, ear wax can cause hearing loss, itchiness, dizziness and pain. In more extreme cases, a build-up of ear wax can cause ringing in the ears.

No this procedure is the safest way to remove excessive earwax. Its comfortable, quick and just a little noisy.
It usually takes around 20mins to complete the test and then I will give you a full explain of the results to you.

You can book an appointment by calling 07359 756 995, emailing info@dengiehearing.com, filling in a form on my website or sending me a message on my facebook page.

Don’t self clean your ears by using cotton buds, hair clips etc Only use headphones / Ear buds for a limited time (1 hr max). Only listen to TV and Music on a lowest volume you need.