Styles of Hearing Aids

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It goes without saying, there are so many styles of hearing aids. In reality, the right style for each person depends on their hearing loss. In addition, lifestyle needs such as cosmetic issues or finger dexterity are valid needs.

Your hearing specialist will be an invaluable resource for you in the decision making process. At any rate, choose the styles of hearing aids that suits you. Then, you can talk about the technology options.

In addition, we have an article that will help you find the best hearing aid for you here.

CIC (Completely In The Canal)

Maybe you are concerned about someone seeing your hearing aid. The CIC (Completely In The Canal) is a custom fit, almost “invisible” aid.

It is custom made from a unique mold taken of your ear canal.

Resulting in it being barely noticeable when it is in the ear.

• Custom fit to your ear canal

• Wireless Connectivity

• Available in Select, Advanced and Premium Technology Levels

• Battery Size 10

• Hearing Loss – Mild to Moderate

ITC (In The Canal)

Next, comes the ITC. These hearing aids are probably one of my personal favorite styles of hearing aids.

They are a little larger than a CIC but still cosmetically appealing.

As a bonus, you may be able to add a volume control button on the face plate.

• Custom fit to your ear canal

• Wireless Connectivity

• Available in Economy, Advanced and Premium Technology Levels

• Battery Size 312 and 13

• Hearing Loss – Mild to Moderate

ITE (In The Ear)

Following is the ITE hearing aids. Basically they are a full shell, in the ear hearing aid.

They pair well for people with severe hearing loss and/or have finger dexterity issues.

All things considered, they are custom fit so they fit snugly in the ear.

• Custom fit to your ear canal

• Wireless Connectivity

• Available in Economy, Advanced and Premium Technology Levels

• Battery Size 13

• Hearing Loss – Mild to Severe

BTE (Behind The Ear)

The behind the ear hearing aids are suitable for people with mild to profound hearing loss.

Another key point is the larger unit can provide more power and fits behind the ear.

Furthermore, the aid sits behind the ear. Opposite, a small tube connects to it and runs along the front of your ear. Then there is an ear bud that fits into the ear canal.

• Standard Product

• Wireless Connectivity

• Available in Economy, Advanced and Premium Technology Levels

• Battery Size 13 and 312

• Hearing Loss – Mild to Profound

RIC (Receiver In The Canal)

Finally, The RIC. RIC stands for receiver in the canal. The RIC looks similar to a BTE unit with one main difference.

In summary, that difference is the receiver is in the end of the tube that is placed in the ear.

At the end of the tube there is an ear bud that fits into the ear.

These are also nearly invisible.

• Standard Product

• Wireless Connectivity

• Available in Economy, Advanced and Premium Technology Levels

• Battery Size 13 and 312

• Hearing Loss – Mild to Moderate

Styles Of Hearing Aids – Wired or Wireless

Wired hearing aids are independent of each other. Wireless hearing aids talk to each other. For example, when you turn up the volume on one hearing aid, the volume on the other hearing aid is turned up also. Consequently, they each have their own pros.

Of course, you might like to add another assistive device such as a remote microphone or another accessory. Now or in the future, if you do, you will need to make sure your hearing aids are wireless. This way, they may be able to communicate with your devices. Be sure to discuss this with your Hearing Specialist.

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