145 N Marietta Pkwy NE, Suite E, Marietta, GA 30060
25 years in Cobb County
Practical guidance on hearing loss, hearing aids and hearing care in Cobb County, written by Mark Stevenson, a Hearing Instrument Specialist with more than 25 years of experience. Every article answers something patients actually ask us: what hearing aids cost, what insurance covers, and what to expect at each step.
Hearing aids are among the most effective tools for managing tinnitus when hearing loss is also present. By amplifying environmental sound, they reduce the contrast that...
September 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Ringing in the ears, known as tinnitus, is most commonly caused by noise-induced hearing loss, age-related hearing changes, or earwax buildup. American Family Hearing Aid Center...
September 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Custom ear molds are precisely fitted devices made from a silicone impression of an individual's ear canal. They are used for hearing aids, ear protection, musician's...
September 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Custom ear protection outperforms generic earplugs in comfort, consistency, and hearing protection because it is molded precisely to the individual's ear canal. American Family Hearing Aid...
September 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Most people's ears are self-cleaning and never require professional intervention. However, hearing aid users, older adults, and those with narrow or curved canals often benefit from...
September 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Earwax impaction can cause temporary hearing loss and significantly affect the accuracy of a hearing test by creating an artificial conductive blockage. American Family Hearing Aid...
September 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Deciding between hearing aid repair and replacement depends on the device's age, the cost of repair relative to a new device, and whether your hearing has...
September 29, 2026 · 5 min read
The most common reasons a hearing aid stops working include dead batteries or low charge, earwax clogging the sound port or wax filter, moisture damage, and...
September 29, 2026 · 5 min read
The most common signs that you may need hearing aids include frequently asking people to repeat themselves, difficulty following conversations in noisy environments, turning the TV...
September 29, 2026 · 5 min read
Adults with no risk factors should have a hearing test every three to five years, and annually once they are over 60 or have noise exposure,...
September 29, 2026 · 5 min read
A hearing consultation at our Marietta office takes about 45 minutes and tells you exactly where you stand.
