Springfield Hearing Center

05/18/2026

Hearing tests are often misunderstood, but they are a simple way to understand everyday hearing. This Better Hearing Month is a reminder that small changes matter, and a quick test can help.

05/07/2026

Daily noise from headphones, traffic and busy environments can build up in ways people don’t always notice right away.

Often these surprising sources of loud sounds come about from a misguided belief that loud means fun—the louder it is, the more festive. The good news? Because the decibel scale is logarithmic, turning it down even a little can help save our hearing a lot.

05/05/2026

Check out this valuable information before getting hearing aids!
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Tips for Getting Hearing Aids in Southwest Missouri: What to Know Before You Buy

05/04/2026

Better Hearing Month is a good time to remember that protecting your hearing does not start later in life. It starts with small, everyday habits that add up over time.

Loud sounds can harm tiny structures in your inner ear. This can lead to noise-induced hearing loss or a condition called tinnitus. Take steps to protect your hearing.

04/29/2026

Today is International Noise Awareness Day. Noise can harm your hearing sooner than you realize. See the stats and learn more.

04/27/2026

Noise doesn’t just affect hearing. It can disrupt sleep, raise stress and even impact your overall health. https://bit.ly/4bQkaGI

04/17/2026

Your hearing can take a hit before you even notice. Loud sounds damage tiny inner ear cells permanently. https://bit.ly/3O6lehM

04/14/2026

Hearing loss isn’t always permanent. Sometimes it’s earwax, sometimes it’s noise exposure, but it’s worth getting checked.

Konstantina Stankovic, professor of otolaryngology at the Stanford School of Medicine, answers audience questions about a condition that affects 1.5 billion people – nearly 20% of the world’s population.

04/08/2026

Think cotton swabs are the right way to clean your ears? Think again. Many common habits can do more harm than good. Learn the ear cleaning mistakes to avoid and what to do instead.

Earwax should be removed only if it causes problems with hearing, ringing in the ears, or an earache. To unblock the wax, people can use an over-the-counter ear-cleaning treatment to flush it out. ...

04/02/2026

Spring cleaning isn’t just for your home. Check out these ear cleaning dos and don’ts for safe, simple care.

03/30/2026

It’s National Nutrition Month. Small bites with big benefits can help support your hearing.