Rejuvenate Your Hearing: Get a Hearing Test in South East London & Kent
Your hearing is essential to your wellbeing. If you have hearing loss, ear-related pain, or general discomfort — book an appointment with our expert hearing aid dispensers and audiologists for a hearing test in London and Kent. Visit us today and make the most of our state-of-the-art hearing test technology and specialist treatment.
At Regain Hearing, we employ cutting-edge technology for a hearing test in London and Kent, which shows us (and you) your ear canal in real-time and conducts a series of tests, such as an ear pressure test, to determine the best ways to improve your hearing. If you’re accompanied by a partner, friend, or family member, we can even demonstrate your hearing experience through our immersive hearing loss simulator.
Our hearing tests, which can be easily booked, provide a highly comprehensive and tailored understanding of your hearing needs. This includes word list tests to explore how your conversational abilities with friends and family can be improved. If you’ve been searching for a hearing test near you, you’ve found it. So don’t wait; book a hearing test with our expert hearing aid dispensers and audiologists in London and neighbouring areas today!
Why Should you Book a Hearing Test
Hearing loss can be caused by several factors, whether that’s a build-up of earwax, damage from working in noisy environments, ageing, or tinnitus. Here’re just a few reasons why it’s so important to get a hearing test.
Early Detection
Expertise
Comprehensive Hearing Check
Convenience
Preventative Care
Personalised Approach
Peace of Mind
What Should You Expect during Your Hearing Test?
If you’re preparing to book a hearing test, you’re probably wondering what to expect during this important appointment. Our expert hearing professionals and audiologists in London and Kent are dedicated to providing you with the most comprehensive hearing check. During your visit, whether it’s a routine hearing test or a more specific ear pressure test, we use state-of-the-art technology and methods to ensure your comfort and provide accurate results.
So, if you’ve been searching for a hearing test, read on to gain a better understanding of what you can expect during your appointment with our hearing specialists in London and beyond.
Basic vs Complete Test
A free hearing check can be a preliminary step, providing a basic assessment of your hearing capabilities. However, when you book a hearing test with our expert hearing specialists and audiologists in London and Kent, you’re opting for a complete and comprehensive hearing examination.
A paid hearing test performed by our hearing specialist in London goes beyond basic screenings. Our hearing tests utilise state-of-the-art technology, including procedures like video otoscopy and speech mapping, giving a thorough understanding of your unique hearing needs. These tests can detect a wide range of hearing issues and conditions that might not be picked up by a basic, free hearing check.
Another key component of our paid hearing tests is the personalised care and treatment plans we offer. Our audiologists in London and beyond take the time to discuss your results, explain the complexities of your hearing loss and provide tailored solutions to improve your hearing. They guide you through every step of the process, from understanding your hearing health to deciding on the most suitable hearing aids, if necessary.
Lastly, it’s crucial to remember the value of the insights and solutions you receive. The cost of a paid hearing test is a worthwhile investment in your hearing health and overall quality of life.
So, whether you’re searching for a hearing test, considering a hearing test in London and Kent, or just wondering how much a hearing test costs, our comprehensive paid hearing tests provide unmatched expertise and care. By choosing a paid hearing test, you’re choosing the best for your hearing health.
Your journey towards better hearing health starts here. To learn more about our comprehensive hearing tests and their cost, visit our pricing page. Invest in your hearing health today and experience the difference our expert audiologists can make.
Diagnostic Tools Included in Your Comprehensive Hearing Test
Video Otoscopy
At Regain Hearing, we go above and beyond your average ear exam. A video otoscopy is a key part of a comprehensive hearing test that our expert audiologists in London and Kent perform. It’s an advanced technology used during your hearing check that allows us, and you, to have a detailed look inside your ear canal in real time.
Imagine a small camera that can enter your ear, providing a live video feed of your ear canal and eardrum. That’s what video otoscopy essentially does. It’s a critical tool our hearing specialists in London and other locations use to visually examine the condition of your ear.
Our video otoscopy allows us to see deep inside your ears and examine the entire ear canal using the latest and most innovative advances in audiology technology. Through this method, we can personalise a hearing treatment for you with HD image rendering.
During a video otoscopy, we’ll evaluate the health of your outer and middle ear to quickly identify ear wax build-up, inflammation, and any potential infections. You’ll be able to see your ear canal on a screen as we talk you through your ear health. When we identify these problems early on, you can book a hearing test and move on to treatment such as hearing aids or ear wax removal.
Speech Mapping
We’re all unique, and so are our ears. Our ears collect sound differently, so there’s no one-size-fits-all hearing solution. Our highly experienced hearing professionals and audiologists understand there’s no universal solution for hearing issues, given the unique nature of our ears. After you’ve undergone a comprehensive hearing test, if the appropriate solution for you involves using a hearing aid, we’ll proceed with a process known as speech mapping.
In this procedure, we’ll analyse the performance of the hearing aid in your ear using real speech, thereby providing a personalised hearing solution. With a hearing aid professionally fitted by our hearing specialist in London, you’ll receive a vivid visual representation of your hearing loss. This will help you comprehend precisely how sound operates in your ear.
Ear Pressure Testing
Also known as tympanometry, ear pressure testing will check the condition of your middle ear. The middle ear plays an essential role in how we interpret sound. An ear pressure test can determine if there is any excess fluid, infection or tear in your eardrum. This could cause any discomfort or pain you might be feeling. If you’ve recently experienced abnormal pressure levels in your ears, like from scuba diving or aeroplane travel, tympanometry can pick this up.
Using the results of tympanometry, your audiologist can effectively diagnose the cause of your hearing loss or pain and recommend suitable treatment. The tympanometry procedure is risk-free and takes fewer than a couple of minutes per ear.
Word List Tests
Typically, when you book a hearing test, you’ll be played tones through headphones and be tested on your responses to identify pitch and volume. But, in practice, we communicate via speech, and each word has a particular nuance. A word list test can show our audiologists in London how to improve your grasp of conversations with an accurate diagnosis.
We recommend bringing a friend or a loved one with you for the best results. Using a familiar voice will give precise results, especially before and after hearing aid demonstrations.
Thanks to advances in audiology technology, we can use an electronic form of speech testing using QuickSIN. This software tests speech processing, introducing increasing levels of background noise. Maintaining a conversation with background noise is one of the biggest challenges with hearing loss, so this groundbreaking technology profoundly affects our patients.
Hearing Loss Simulator
Experiencing hearing loss can alter the way you perceive the world around you, making communication with friends, family, or partners more challenging than it once was. That’s why at our hearing test centres in London and Kent, we offer a unique tool called a hearing loss simulator.
After all, communicating with a friend, partner or family member with hearing loss can be frustrating and challenging. It’s hard when you can no longer communicate with them as effectively as you once could.
This simulator allows you to understand hearing loss in a more tangible way but also allows your loved ones to experience how you hear sound through a demonstration. It’s an essential tool for promoting hearing loss awareness and prevention, so others can understand what your hearing loss is like.
Extended Frequency Testing
Unleashing the Full Spectrum of Sound: Why Our Hearing Tests Go Beyond the Norm
Not All Hearing Tests Are Created Equal
At Regain Hearing, we don’t believe in doing things by halves. We have invested in specialist equipment that quite simply gives us more. This is not just about bells and whistles; it means we can capture results in the glorious extended high frequency range (the ultra high pitches), giving us a distinct advantage. And who benefits? You do! Especially when we are meticulously fitting your hearing aids. Why settle for anything less than the full picture?.. It is the whole sound spectrum, now at our fingertips.
Bass AND Treble? Absolutely!
Think about music – it stretches from the richest lows to the most majestic highs. So why should your hearing test not extend into those crucial areas? Our deep roots in sound engineering give Regain Hearing a unique lens. We understand the immense benefits of accessing information across this entire auditory spectrum, so we kitted out our Studio Clinic Rooms with diagnostic equipment that is simply better. Our high-performance audiometers grant us access to places other audiometers cannot reach!
The Bigger Picture: Your Hearing, Our Mission
When it comes to tackling hearing loss, we are convinced that more data is always better. That is why we make it our mission to test every possible reading for every client. This dedication and meticulous approach also provides us with unparalleled accuracy when pinpointing TINNITUS. How is that for a superpower?!
Beyond the Bare Minimum: Crafting True Hearing Clarity
True hearing clarity often hides in the subtle nuances outside of the standard testing requirements. So, we are not afraid to explore those uncharted regions and unlock new possibilities. It is simply easier to diagnose and treat hearing loss when you have truly detailed results. A precise audiogram (your hearing prescription) allows us to program hearing aids with forensic accuracy. Our clients consistently tell us they appreciate this exceptional level of attention and our focus on skilful sound manipulation.
Speech Balancing
The Art of Perfecting Your Hearing Aid Sound: Balance is Key!
Up A Bit, Down A Bit?...
One of the most frustrating complaints we heard from hearing aid wearers was the common “one side sounds better than the other” complaint. Well, that is a thing of the past! Even if there is an inherent imbalance in your hearing, unless the difference is truly dramatic, we have cracked the code. We have developed a unique method to ensure both hearing aids are perfectly equal and balanced in sound for you…
Excellence Forged in Audio Engineering
Our principal audiologist, Lee Fletcher, drew brilliant parallels between mixing music through stereo speakers in a studio and the meticulous art of programming hearing aids – also in stereo, where applicable! Working with the dedicated Regain Hearing team, we decided to apply the same fundamental principle: equalising both volume and clarity in each ear, but in a way that is uniquely ours.
Lows, Mids, and Highs: Your Perception is Our Guide
“I cannot get inside your head and listen!” is a common refrain in our clinics. But we have transformed that challenge! We have perfected a ‘Speech Balance Test‘ to glean as much critical information as possible. We rely on your perception to fine-tune the sound, adjusting the bass, middle, and treble using our bespoke methodology. No one said it was going to be easy! But over a controlled series of appointments, we achieve optimised hearing for every single client – and that could include you!
Book Your Hearing Test Consultation Today
At Regain Hearing, we take the time to test your hearing and diagnose your hearing loss carefully and professionally. We do this at an almost forensic level to ensure we can recommend the best hearing treatment for you. Whether we diagnose you with a blocked ear requiring microsuction or we recommend making changes to your current hearing aid so that it’s programmed more effectively, you can rest assured you’re in safe hands with our caring and experienced hearing specialists and audiologists