Hearing Aids
These aren’t your grandfather’s hearing aids. Sound familiar? Digital hearing aid technology has revolutionized the capabilities, size, and sleekness of hearing aids.
Today, you can find hearing aids that are small enough to fit so deep within the ear canal that they’re completely invisible. Other models offer enough features to rival the latest smartphones. There’s more choice than ever for people shopping for hearing aids, and our professionals are experts at walking you through the options that would best serve your unique needs and preferences.
Our loyal patients know they’re in good hands at The Hearing Department. After one visit to our office, you’ll see why so many people trust us with their hearing health.
Hearing Aid Styles
There are hearing aid models to help every type and level of hearing loss, meet every budget, and suit a wide range of aesthetic preferences. This wide range of options falls into two types of styles: Behind-the-ear (BTE) and In-the-ear (ITE). Below is an overview of these styles. In the end, the best hearing aid for you will address your unique hearing ability, lifestyle, and budget.
Behind-the-ear (BTE) Hearing Aids
BTE hearing aids sit behind or on top of the outer ear with a tube that connects to an ear tip or mold inside of the ear canal. BTE’s offer the widest range of features, colors, sizes, battery types, and degrees of power. Today, they’re offered in small, discreet designs that are often unnoticeable when worn. There are a variety of BTE styles available including:
In-the-ear (ITE) Hearing Aids
ITE hearing aids are worn in the ear instead of resting behind it, and are custom-fit based on an impression of the ear. There are a variety of ITE styles available including:
Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth Hearing Aids, Smartphone Apps, and More
Perhaps the most promising advancements in hearing aid technology involve their ability to connect wirelessly (using Bluetooth technology) to our favorite devices. Made for iPhone® hearing aids and other wireless hearing aids that connect with everything from iPads® to televisions are on the rise—effectively making wearing hearing aids easier than ever.
Caring for Your Hearing Aids
Hearing aids are an investment that pays you back quickly. Your dividends of enhanced communication, connection, and enjoyment of life’s daily soundtrack are invaluable, and to maintain their benefits, hearing aids need proper daily care. Below are some quick tips for caring for your hearing aids:
Hearing Aid Batteries
Hearing aids work hard. They get little rest between daily use and need to perform well 365 days a year. It may come as no surprise that this performance requires a fair amount of batteries.
Hearing Aid Brands
Consumer expectations for hearing aid performance have reached an all-time high. Manufacturers are tasked with releasing models that are smaller, lighter, sleeker, and more powerful than ever. But the truth is: not all hearing aids are created equal, and sorting through the bold promises and glossy images can be overwhelming.
