Hearing Services

It’s the year 2017.  A new year = a time for new projects, new ambitions, new goals, new outlook, new resolutions.  AudioSense will do just that. This year, Canada is celebrating its 150th birthday as an independent nation.  The Canadian Academy of Audiology is celebrating its 20th anniversary.  And me, […]

I have the honour of having been elected President of the Canadian Academy of Audiology (CAA) for this year.  I have served as a volunteer on CAA for over 6 years now, as Committee Chair, Committee Co-Chair and Director on the Board and the Executive.  I am proud to be […]

You’ll start with some basic paperwork to tell us a bit about yourself and review our consent forms while we hang up your coat and brew you a cappuccino, hot tea, or coffee (in non-covid times). This is where we get to know you! At AudioSense we have a holistic […]

So you’ve had your hearing tested – congratulations! You have completed the first step in your hearing healthcare journey. Now hopefully, you had your hearing tested at AudioSense, where our Audiologists truly take the time to educate patients about their results and what it means, using clear and simple language. […]

Sound travels in a wave from a sound source in our environment into our ear. There are a series of checkpoints the sound wave must pass through in order for our brains to hear a sound and correctly identify it as ‘a door closing’ or ‘a dog barking’. If there […]

How do you clean your ears? Do you use cotton swabs? Safety pins? Or worst of all… ear candling? These methods may seem like easy, harmless ways to remove wax on your own, but can potentially be very dangerous and can cause permanent damage to your eardrums or hearing ability. […]

If you are wondering whether the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP) covers tinnitus treatment, you have come to the right place. Tinnitus is when an individual experiences ringing (or other noises, like buzzing or hissing) in the ears or head, rather than from an outside sound source. The condition can […]

Who should you see when you have concerns with your ears or hearing: an ENT Doctor or an Audiologist?  It might be confusing to figure out which specialist is most appropriate depending on your concerns.  This article will guide you through the roles and responsibilities of an ENT versus an […]