Clinical Audiology Services in Dandenong

At Dandenong Smile Health, our clinical audiology services include:

1. Comprehensive Hearing Assessments

Thorough Evaluation:
Our comprehensive hearing assessments are designed to accurately evaluate your hearing ability and identify any potential issues. The assessment may include:

• Pure-Tone Audiometry: Measures the quietest sound you can hear at different frequencies.
• Speech Audiometry: Assesses your ability to hear and understand speech.
• Tympanometry: Evaluates the function of the middle ear by measuring how the eardrum responds to sound.
• Acoustic Reflex Testing: Determines how your ear muscles respond to loud sounds, which can provide insights into middle ear function.

Personalized Results:
We provide detailed results and explanations to help you understand your hearing health and discuss potential next steps based on your needs.

2. Hearing Aid Fitting and Management

Custom Solutions:
If hearing loss is detected, our team will work with you to find the most suitable hearing aids. We offer:

• Hearing Aid Selection: Guidance on choosing the right type and style of hearing aids based on your hearing loss, lifestyle, and preferences.
• Fitting and Adjustment: Professional fitting and adjustment of hearing aids to ensure optimal performance and comfort.
• Ongoing Support: Regular follow-up appointments to fine-tune your hearing aids and address any issues or changes in your hearing.

Advanced Technology:
We provide access to the latest hearing aid technology, including digital and programmable devices, to ensure you receive the best possible hearing support.

3. Tinnitus Management

Understanding Tinnitus:
Tinnitus, characterized by ringing, buzzing, or other sounds in the ears, can be distressing. Our team provides:

• Comprehensive Evaluation: Assessment of tinnitus to determine its possible causes and impact on your quality of life.
• Management Strategies: Development of personalized management strategies, which may include sound therapy, counseling, and hearing aids with tinnitus masking features.

Effective Relief:
Our goal is to help you manage tinnitus effectively and improve your overall comfort and quality of life.

4. Balance and Vestibular Assessments

Evaluating Balance Disorders:
Balance issues can significantly affect your daily life. We offer assessments to diagnose and manage vestibular disorders, which affect the inner ear and balance system. Our services include:

• Videonystagmography (VNG): Measures eye movements to evaluate the function of the inner ear and central balance pathways.
• Posturography: Assesses your balance and stability through various postural tasks.
• Vestibular Rehabilitation Therapy (VRT): A personalized therapy program to help improve balance and reduce dizziness.

Comprehensive Care:
We provide detailed assessments and tailored treatment plans to address your balance concerns and improve your stability.