Tinnitus and Hearing Center of Arizona

09/11/2026

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost, the families forever changed, and the extraordinary courage shown on September 11. It is a day that invites us to reflect, to honor, and to hold close the resilience and unity that carried so many through unimaginable moments.

As we move through our daily routines, may we take a quiet moment to appreciate the freedoms we enjoy and the strength of the communities around us. May we also keep in our hearts those who continue to feel the weight of this day.

Wishing everyone a peaceful and thoughtful September 11. 🕊️

09/10/2026

Quick question for our community. 👋

When was the last time you had your hearing checked?

Not because something felt wrong. Just as a baseline. The way you would with your eyes, your blood pressure, or your cholesterol.

Most adults have never had a hearing evaluation, and most of the ones who have are overdue for a follow-up. Hearing changes gradually enough that it is easy to miss year over year, which is exactly why an annual check matters.

It takes less than an hour. It is completely painless. And it gives you a clear picture of where your hearing stands right now, so that if anything changes down the road, you have something to compare it to.

September is one of the best times to get it on the calendar. Before the holidays fill everything up. Before year-end gets busy. While there is still room to actually follow through! 🤩

If the answer to "when was the last time" is "I cannot remember," that’s a good sign it is time. 👂

Book your annual evaluation at The Tinnitus and Hearing Center of Arizona today!

480-831-6159🍂

09/09/2026

Fall is basically nature's way of telling you to go be with your loved ones. 🍂
Shorter days. Cooler air. The sudden urge to actually make plans instead of just talking about it.
As audiologists, the patients we think about most this time of year are the ones who quietly stopped showing up to things, and never quite figured out why.
If someone in your life has gotten a little quieter lately, fall is a good time to reach out.
Who are you making plans with this season? Tag them! ⬇️

09/08/2026

Do you know someone who is considering ordering hearing aids online? 🤔
Make sure you let them know hearing loss is not always “just hearing loss.”

Sometimes it is a symptom of something else entirely. It could be something as simple as impacted earwax, or in rarer cases, a benign tumor on the auditory nerve. These are all medical conditions an OTC hearing aid will not find.

At The Tinnitus and Hearing Center of Arizona, a hearing evaluation is quiet, painless, and takes less than an hour. ⌚️ We might find that you do not need hearing aids at all. Sometimes the answer is something as simple as professional earwax removal.

But you deserve to know what you are actually dealing with before you spend money on a device that may not be the right solution.

If this made you think of someone, share it with them. 👇

09/07/2026

Labor Day weekend is here, and we have loved hearing about the plans our patients are looking forward to. ☺️ Whether you are traveling, spending time with family, or simply enjoying a quiet moment at home, we hope the long weekend brings you a chance to rest, recharge, and savor the last remaining days of summer.

Wishing you a peaceful and enjoyable Labor Day filled with relaxation and connection. 🌼

09/04/2026

One of the things patients say that never gets old… 👇
"I forgot I was wearing them."
That is the goal. Not just better hearing, hearing that disappears into your life so completely that you stop thinking about the devices and start just living. 🥰
Getting there requires more than picking the right technology. It requires someone who knows how to program it specifically for your ears, your hearing test results, and the actual environments you spend time in.
The difference between a hearing aid that sits in a drawer and one that someone wears every single day is almost never the device. It is the fitting. 🤯
If you have tried hearing aids before and they did not feel right, that is worth talking about. And if you are considering them for the first time, starting with a full evaluation gives us the information we need to get it right from the beginning.
That is the part we take seriously at The Tinnitus and Hearing Center of Arizona.👂

09/03/2026

The FDA created a list of eight symptoms that mean you should skip OTC hearing aids completely and see an audiologist or ENT immediately:

Here they are:
🚩 Fluid, pus, or blood draining from your ear in the past 6 months
🚩 Sudden or rapidly progressing hearing loss
🚩 Hearing loss that is noticeably worse in only one ear
🚩 Ringing or buzzing in only one ear
🚩 Chronic dizziness or severe vertigo
🚩 Pain or discomfort in the ear
🚩 A visible deformity of the ear
🚩 A feeling that your ear is completely plugged

If any of these apply to you or someone you love, an OTC device is not the answer. These are signs that something medical may be happening, and putting a hearing aid in without knowing why could delay the care that actually matters.

Save this post. 🫶 Share it with someone who needs to see it!

09/02/2026

Did you know most hearing aids come with a free app? 📲
While some patients love it, some never use it.
Which is completely understandable, as the devices themselves adjust on their own.
But here is what it actually does: 👉 it lets you adjust the volume, switch between listening programs, and in some cases activate a remote microphone feature, all from your phone, without touching your ears or drawing any attention to yourself.
The one we suggest starting with is the volume control. 📶 That’s it. Just that one feature, for the first few weeks. Once it feels natural, everything else is easier to explore.
If you downloaded the app when you received your devices and never looked at it again, it might be worth a second look. And if you are not sure where to start, that is exactly what follow-up appointments are for!
We are here. 👂

09/01/2026

08/30/2026

One of the biggest reasons people put off trying hearing aids is the fear of committing to something they are not sure about.

➡️ What if they do not work the way I hoped?
➡️ What if I spend all that money and it is not the right fit?
➡️ What if I get home and it just does not feel right?

Those are fair questions. And at The Tinnitus and Hearing Center of Arizona, we think you deserve real answers.

So here is how we handle it. 👇

Every patient who starts with new hearing technology at our practice has 30 days to wear them in their real life. If at the end of that time something is not working the way you need it to, we fix it. And if it is still not right, you can return them.

No pressure, no penalty, no awkward conversation. 🙅‍♀️

This time of year feels like a natural reset, a little more structure coming back into daily life. If you’ve been thinking about doing something about your hearing, this is a great time. 💛

Questions about how the trial works? Send us a message! 📲 We are happy to walk you through it.