October 14, 2026 | Mountain Plains Audiology, Inc. | Hearing Aids News
Whether you’re hiking in the Black Hills or catching up with family over coffee, a hearing aid that goes quiet at the wrong moment is frustrating. Hearing aid batteries usually last anywhere from three days to several weeks, depending mainly on usage and battery type. At Mountain Plains Audiology, audiologist and owner Norman N. Sorensen, […]
A plugged ear can turn a family dinner or a phone call into a string of “What?” moments, and it’s frustrating when there’s no earwax to explain it. At Mountain Plains Audiology, audiologist and owner Norman N. Sorensen, M.A., has cared for hearing in the Black Hills since 1999. He sees patients at our Mt. […]
September 12, 2026 | Mountain Plains Audiology, Inc. | Hearing Aids News
A sudden, high-frequency whistle from your hearing aid can trigger immediate annoyance and disrupt communication if left uncorrected. Our audiology providers can pinpoint whether the feedback sound results from earmold sizing, impacted earwax, volume settings, worn-out parts, or an internal malfunction. Discover what produces hearing aid feedback and which home-care techniques can resolve simple issues […]
Active restaurant conversations are frequently hard to decipher when surrounding background noise clashes with your hearing. We perform comprehensive diagnostic assessments to evaluate hearing in quiet rooms and challenging acoustic spaces to identify functional deficits. After uncovering the precise factors driving your difficult hearing, our team helps you select individualized auditory solutions. Explaining Normal Quiet […]
August 11, 2026 | Mountain Plains Audiology, Inc. | Hearing Aids News
Custom hearing aids function to assist in managing your unique hearing loss situation. No matter if you recently acquired hearing aids or have relied on them for decades, should your hearing aids generate headaches or any form of soreness, effective options exist. A well-adjusted hearing aid will sit comfortably within your ear while yielding optimal […]
For parents of newborns, discovering their infant faces auditory loss will feel overwhelming and disheartening. But the positive fact is that because of prompt medical testing and early intervention, young children with hearing deficits are positioned to thrive. Truly, these infants routinely acquire language proficiency, interpersonal skills, and deep relationships with those around them, building […]
Many individuals have noted that domestic dogs with hanging, floppy ears possess a lower relative listening capacity than those with sharp, pointed ears. Most people find it natural that domestic cats, dogs, and hamsters possess specialized muscular control to shift their ear orientation, boosting signal tracking from all directions. Yet, our household pets are not […]
There is no denying your passion for your automobile. While you would never surrender the absolute sense of freedom experienced behind the wheel, it is vital to consider whether your car is actively degrading your hearing mechanisms. Below, we explore the primary pathways of vehicle-related hearing loss alongside effortless preventative adjustments to protect your physical […]
What’s that strange noise that kind of sounds like white noise, or wind in your ears? Why does this sound remain entirely imperceptible to the people around you? You are not inventing these symptoms; the sensation is entirely real. Fortunately, your symptoms do not point to “phantom ring syndrome,” a psychological habit among heavy smartphone […]
Sound dampening can be disorienting, often making you feel isolated from the community around you. While the anxiety of permanent hearing damage is a common first reaction, the actual source is frequently a simple collection of earwax. Knowing how to identify these differences guarantees you obtain the appropriate care, whether that is safe wax removal […]
