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Can hearing aids work on a person who can already hear, just not very well?

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Dr. Creighton Wright answered

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Yes: Be examined and be sure no wax buildup or middle Ear fluid or disease states. Then the decision about devices,can be made.

Answered 10/29/2017

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Good morning doctors. I had a hearing test and was told that I have "mild hearing loss." I have two questions.... The Dr said that I do NOT need a hearing aids. Wouldn't hearing aids help? Also, when should I have my next hearing test?

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I have TMJ and my jaws hurt after dental work. Can TMJ cause ear pain? I wear hearing aids also. Thank you?

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Good evening doctors. I had a hearing test, which showed mild hearing loss in BOTH ears. When I asked the ENT if I needed hearing aids, the ENT said no. With total respect to the ENT, why would hearing aids for mild hearing loss in both ears not help?

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