Hearing Aids

Hearing aids are savvy pieces of technology that can perform numerous functions. These devices are designed to absorb, amplify, and process speech as well as sound. This provides significant support, maximizing an individual’s capacity to hear.

Like most electronic devices today, hearing aids have benefitted from incredible innovations in recent years. Cutting-edge technology has produced various hearing aid features that allow hearing aids to seamlessly integrate into daily life.

Today’s hearing aids are more advanced than ever before and with an array to choose from, selecting a device can be challenging. Our team is here to help you navigate your options and choose the device that will optimally meet your needs.

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How Hearing Aids Work

How Hearing Aids Work

There are different types of hearing aids that offer varying features. But all hearing aids consist of the same following components:
All hearing aids also have a power source: a disposable or a rechargeable battery. Hearing aids differ when it comes to styles as well as features.

Hearing Aid Styles

There are several styles or types of hearing aids. Hearing aid styles are indicated by a three-letter acronym that describes how the hearing aid is worn. A few common styles include:

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Receiver-in-Canal

One of the most popular types of hearing aids, these types place the receiver (speaker) inside the ear canal. Then, the body of the hearing aid sits behind the ear, connected by a fine wire from the hearing aid to the earpiece. This style allows natural sound to still enter the ear, and receiver-in-canal type hearing aids are best for mild to moderate hearing loss. This style can be adapted for severe losses with the use of custom molded earpieces with a power receiver embedded inside.
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In-the-Ear

These custom-fit devices can be found in full shell (for the entire ear shell) or half shell (sitting in only the lower half of the ear shell) options. They are more visible to the people around you than options that sit primarily within the ear canal. Despite their small size, they can accommodate more severe instances of hearing loss.
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Behind-the-Ear

A small earpiece sits inside the ear while a small tube connects the earpiece to the remainder of the hearing aid. This placement leaves this type of hearing aid less vulnerable to earwax and moisture. As with the receiver-in-canal style, the connectivity of the earpiece allows for a ‘breathable’ feel, so that external sound and air can still travel into the ear. Behind-the-ear hearing aids will best suit people with mild to profound hearing loss.
There are a few factors that determine the style of hearing aid that will be best for you. This includes the type and degree of hearing loss, lifestyle needs, aesthetic preferences, and budget.
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Hearing Aid Features

In addition to different hearing aid styles, there are numerous features and technologies.

Other features include downloadable apps to manage your hearing aid settings, virtual assistants, and directional microphones.

Our experts will thoroughly discuss the hearing aid options that will best support your hearing. They will also share the features and technologies that may be useful to you in your daily life.

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