Hearing tests are beneficial for anyone with hearing-related concerns. For many individuals with hearing impairment, the results ultimately contribute to noticeable improvements in daily quality of life. This being stated, some people are a bit concerned about the possible results, which sometimes leads to attempts to "fake" a hearing test. 

There are a few reasons someone may be tempted to falsify a hearing test. One possibility is hoping to avoid wearing hearing aids. Regardless of why you may be thinking about not being so forthcoming with a hearing test, it's not a good idea to do this. Below, we explain why and discuss some of the benefits of accurate results.

Untreated Hearing Loss Often Gets Worse

Let's say you successfully fake a hearing test. You may then be told you don't need hearing aids right now when you actually do. You might initially be happy with this news. However, putting off dealing with hearing impairment does more harm than good.

 If your hearing loss goes untreated, the parts of your brain responsible for speech and sound recognition can deteriorate or become damaged in other ways. In fact, hearing impairment has been linked to a significantly higher risk of developing Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Untreated hearing loss is also associated with:

• An increased risk of falling
• Diminished quality of life
• Relationship strains
• Social withdrawal

Getting Helpful Treatment and Care Advice

Just the mention of the word "test" strikes fear in some people – or at least stressful high school final exam flashbacks. However, a hearing test comes with results that are beneficial for you and your overall physical and mental health. For one thing, you'll gain the added peace of mind of knowing what's happening with your hearing. 

Also, hearing tests can determine if there may be treatable or manageable medical conditions or ear-related diseases contributing to your hearing impairment. Even more importantly, you'll be given hearing treatment and care recommendations that improve your ability to appreciate the things you enjoy most in life.

What to Expect with a Hearing Test

We're happy to report many types of hearing loss can be successfully managed with adequately adjusted and correctly used hearing aids. As for what to expect when having your hearing evaluated, a standard hearing test typically includes and involves:

• Discussing any underlying health issues
• Talking about your hearing-related concerns
• Pressure testing to check ear canal pressure
• Tone testing to determine what sounds, pitches, and tones you can hear
• Checking for any ear infections that may be affecting your hearing
• Measuring reflective responses of middle ear muscles

Call Us Today

If results from a hearing test suggest you may benefit from hearing aids, the hearing care specialists from Beltone Dallas Fort Worth are here for you. We offer an impressive range of top-quality Beltone hearing aids in various styles and designs.

Beltone is the leader in hearing aid technology and innovation, which gives you access to even more possibilities with hearing aids. Contact us today to schedule an initial hearing screening.