Hearing Testing

Hearing loss can be gradual and difficult to notice until it’s advanced. That’s why you should have your hearing screened once a year. Not only will this help uncover changes in your hearing early, it can also detect early signs of other health issues.

Who Should Get a Hearing Test?

You should get a hearing test if you find yourself:

Straining to hear conversations
Asking family and friends to repeat themselves often
Missing lines in movies or at the theater
Listening to the TV at a level so loud that others complain
Turning the volume up all the way on your phone

What Will a Hearing Test Show?

Hearing tests measure your ability to hear different frequencies at different volumes. They can also measure things like pressure behind the ear to see if there is fluid behind the eardrum. If it turns out you need hearing aids, the audiogram helps us program your hearing aid to your specific hearing loss, similar to getting a prescription for eyeglasses.

What Happens During a Hearing Test?

Your hearing is an important part of your overall health. Because hearing loss is often related to other health issues, we’ll begin by reviewing recent changes to your health. We’ll also ask a number of questions about where you notice you are struggling to hear. Your answers will provide clues as to what kind of hearing loss you’re experiencing and how to best treat it.

We’ll also take a look in your ears to make sure there isn’t any ear wax blocking the canal and to look for signs of infection. Depending on what this initial hearing evaluation uncovers we may opt to do additional hearing tests.

What’s Included in Your Hearing Evaluation at Texas ENT?

At Texas ENT in Bedford, your hearing evaluation is conducted by our licensed audiologists — not just a hearing instrument specialist — in a fully equipped, physician-integrated ENT practice. That means if your hearing test reveals an underlying medical cause for your hearing loss (such as fluid in the ear, an infection, or a structural issue), our ENT physicians are right here to evaluate and treat it. No separate referral needed.

Here’s what a comprehensive hearing evaluation includes:

Otoscopic Examination — Before any testing begins, your audiologist will visually inspect your ear canal and eardrum using an otoscope, checking for earwax buildup, infection, or any obstruction that could be affecting your hearing.

Tympanometry (Pressure Test) — A quick, painless test that measures how well your eardrum moves in response to gentle air pressure changes

Pure-Tone Audiometry (Tone Test) — You’ll listen to a series of tones at different pitches and volumes through calibrated headphones and signal when you hear each one.

Speech Testing — You’ll listen to words and sentences at varying volumes and repeat them back.

Bone Conduction Testing (when indicated) — Helps determine whether hearing loss is originating in the outer/middle ear or the inner ear, which guides treatment decisions.

All results are reviewed with you immediately and charted on your audiogram. Your audiologist will explain exactly what they mean and outline appropriate next steps.

What does it cost? Comprehensive audiological evaluations are typically covered by Medicare and most major insurance plans. Our Bedford, Flower Mound or Southlake offices accepts a wide range of insurance — visit our Insurance page or call us at 817-952-5508 to verify your benefits before your visit. We also offer a financial policy and payment plan for any out-of-pocket costs.

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Check Your Hearing Right Now

Wondering whether you actually have a hearing problem — or just not sure where to start? You’re not alone. Most people wait years between noticing changes in their hearing and finally getting tested. A quick self-check can help you decide if it’s time to take the next step.

Try These Tools First:

Online Hearing Screener — A short, simple test you can take from your phone, tablet, or computer in just a few minutes. It won’t replace a clinical evaluation, but it can tell you whether your hearing is in a range that warrants a closer look.

The “Real Life” Test — Ask yourself honestly: Do I struggle to follow conversations in restaurants? Do I miss words on TV even at higher volumes? Do family members or coworkers comment on my hearing? Do I hear better in one ear than the other? If you’re nodding yes to more than one, a professional evaluation is the right next step.

Why a Professional Hearing Test Goes Further

Online screeners are a useful starting point, but they can’t measure the full picture. Only a calibrated, in-office evaluation using audiometric equipment can precisely identify the type, degree, and configuration of your hearing loss — and separate a simple wax blockage from a more significant inner-ear issue.

At Texas ENT in Bedford, Flower Mound and Southlake, that clinical difference matters. Because we’re a full ENT practice, a hearing test here doesn’t just tell you that something is wrong — it starts a process that can get to why, with physicians and audiologists working together under one roof.

Annual hearing screenings are recommended for all adults, particularly those over 50 or with noise exposure history. If it’s been more than a year since your last test — or if you’ve never had one — now is a good time.

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