Hearing Tests at Bowles Hearing Care Services
Book a Hearing TestWhy It’s Time for a Hearing Test
If you’ve been noticing any of the following, it’s a good idea to get your hearing evaluated:
- Frequently ask people to repeat themselves, especially in noisy settings
- Notice the TV or radio volume is louder than others find comfortable
- Ringing or buzzing (tinnitus) that won’t go away
- Difficulty hearing soft sounds like alarms, notifications, or timers
- Conversations sound muffled or unclear
Our team serves Charlotte, Hickory, Mooresville, and Huntersville, and we’re ready to help you discover whether your hearing needs attention or just some tweaks.
What a Hearing Test Reveals
A hearing test at Bowles Hearing Care includes
- Tone Detection – Measuring thresholds to find the quietest sounds you can hear at different frequencies.
Speech Clarity Tests – Seeing how well you understand spoken words, especially with background noise. - Audiogram Creation – A visual chart of your hearing sensitivity across frequencies.
- Diagnosis of Any Obstruction or Conditions – Such as earwax buildup or other treatable issues.
Once completed, we’ll review the results with you—what they mean, how severe the loss (if any) is, and what your best options are moving forward.
Interpreting Your Results
We use decibels (dB) and Hertz (Hz) to map your hearing ability:
Hearing Loss Level | Description | |
|---|---|---|
| Normal / Mild (up to ~40 dB) | ||
| Normal / Mild (up to ~40 dB) | You might struggle a bit in very soft or distant speech. Quiet conversations are usually okay. | |
| Moderate (41-55 dB) | ||
| Moderate (41-55 dB) | Normal speech is harder to understand without a little boost; noisy places get tougher. Hearing aids will usually be of help. | |
| Moderately Severe to Severe(56-90 dB) | ||
| Moderately Severe to Severe(56-90 dB) | You’ll likely need hearing aids or assistive devices to follow conversations clearly. | |
| Profound (90+ dB) | ||
| Profound (90+ dB) | Everyday sounds may be very quiet or inaudible. Significant amplification and accessible strategies are likely required. | |
Insurance & Coverage
Coverage varies depending on your insurance plan. At Bowles Hearing:
Wireless Hearing Aid Capabilities:
- We can help you check whether your insurance covers the cost of your hearing test.
- We are in network and participate with most insurances.
When you call, we’ll help you understand what your plan covers, and any out-of-pocket costs.
Your Path Forward from Here
After your hearing test, you’ll have clear insights and options;
01. Discuss the results and any recommendations with one of our audiologists.
02. Explore treatment — from hearing aids or assistive devices to cleaning, care, or monitoring.
03. Get fitted (if needed), get follow-up adjustments, and practical tips to protect your ears going forward.
