What REALLY Works for Tinnitus (And What Doesn’t) | Utah Audiologist Explains
All Ears Hearing and Tinnitus Podcast
Release Date: 10/21/2025
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5 Myths About Hearing Aids That Could Be Holding You Back | Dr. Layne Garrett, Utah Audiologist
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Hearing aids have come a long way, but the myths around them haven’t. In fact, these outdated ideas keep millions of people stuck, struggling, and missing out on life. I’m Dr. Layne Garrett, audiologist and founder of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus in Utah County. For over 20 years, I’ve helped thousands of people in American Fork, Spanish Fork, and across Utah reconnect with the sounds that matter most. In this episode of The All Ears Hearing & Tinnitus Podcast, I’m busting the five biggest myths about hearing aids—including: 🚫 Myth #1: Hearing aids are only for seniors ...
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If you’ve ever been told to “just live with” tinnitus—or wasted money on supplements and miracle cures that didn’t work—this episode is for you.
I’m Dr. Layne Garrett, audiologist and founder of Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, one of the first Modern Tinnitus Specialty Centers in the U.S. For over 20 years, I’ve helped patients in American Fork, Spanish Fork, and throughout Utah County find real, lasting relief from tinnitus.
In this episode of The All Ears Hearing & Tinnitus Podcast. Based on Clinical Guideline Pusblished the American Academy of Otolarygology-Head Neck Surgery (AAO-HNS) I’ll walk you step by step through:
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🚫 What doesn’t work (supplements, miracle pills, and unproven fads)
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✅ What really does work (hearing aids, CBT, sound therapy)
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🔬 The new frontier: Lenire, the first FDA-approved tinnitus treatment device
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💡 How to create a personalized action plan with professional care
📖 Plus: I’ll share how you can get a free copy of my book, Take Your Life Back, which goes deeper into evidence-based tinnitus solutions.
📍 Offices located in American Fork and Spanish Fork, our tinnitus patients come from all of Utah and surrounding states
🌐 Learn more: utahhearingaids.com
📘 Free Tinnitus Book "Take Your Life Back": freetinnitusbook.com
🌐 Find a Tinnitus Specialist near you: moderntinnitus.co and lenire.com
👉 Question for you: What tinnitus “cure” have you seen advertised that made you most skeptical? Share it in the comments or reviews—I’d love to hear.
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❓ FAQs for Show Notes
Do supplements like Ginkgo or zinc cure tinnitus?
No. Clinical studies show supplements perform no better than a placebo. The American Academy of Otolaryngology does not recommend them.
Are there any FDA-approved treatments for tinnitus?
Yes. Lenire is the first FDA-approved bimodal neuromodulation device for tinnitus.
Can hearing aids help tinnitus?
Absolutely. Over 40 peer-reviewed studies confirm hearing aids reduce tinnitus severity by restoring missing sound to the brain.
What is CBT for tinnitus?
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps patients reframe negative thoughts about tinnitus, reducing stress, anxiety, and distress.
Does sound therapy work?
Masking and retraining therapies can help many patients. While not a cure, they support long-term habituation of tinnitus.
Where can I get tinnitus treatment in Utah?
At Timpanogos Hearing & Tinnitus, one of the nation’s first Modern Tinnitus Specialty Centers, serving patients in American Fork, Spanish Fork, and across Utah. Our Clinic has the prestigious Best of State award in Auditory Services 14 times, as well as Best Audiologist in Utah Valley Magazine and the Daily Herald.