The best custom hearing aid style for you relies on your hearing loss, ear size and shape, personal preferences, the comfort of handling, and new hearing aid technology. Styles of custom hearing aids vary. Each approach has benefits and drawbacks. Choosing the appropriate style for you relies on many variables, including:
1. Your hearing loss severity
2. Your ear size and shape
3. Your own preferences
4. Your finger and hand dexterity
5. New hearing aid technology
Now let’s understand several hearing aid styles, provided by Telex Hearing Centre
- Behind The Ear Devices
These devices are suitable for individuals with moderate to severe hearing loss. The gadget attaches to a custom ear mould, thin tubing, or speaker wire. Because this device has many components, human dexterity is required to properly insert and position it.
- Open back ear devices
The open ear hearing aid comprises behind the ear hearing device attached to a soft tube or small speaker. In most instances, there is no custom earpiece. Open devices provide more realistic sounds, but may not be suitable for all hearing losses.
- Traditional devices
Behind the ear hearing aids come in a curved container with either a custom ear mould or a narrow tube with a tiny plastic dome. The personalised ear mould directs the hearing aid's sound into your ear and secures it in place. The components are more durable since they are not within the ear.
- Customised devices
In the ear hearing aids are custom hearing aid devices made to suit your ear. They come in various sizes to fit your ear. The whole system is contained in a single plastic shell. They are free of external cables or tubes and extremely light. They should fit snugly in the ear when correctly constructed. The ITE hearing aid is suitable for mild to moderate hearing loss.
- In The Ear
These devices either completely fill your ear or just partially fill your ear. These are ideal for those who struggle with dexterity and handling tiny things. This design may accommodate the severe hearing loss.
- In The Canal
In the canal hearing aids go further into the ear canal. They are less noticeable than in-ear hearing aids. They need smaller batteries and may be more difficult to handle due to their tiny size.
- Completely in the canal
Hearing aids that are completely in the canal are even less apparent. These hearing aids usually require extra visits and remoulding the case. Some individuals cannot use completely in canal hearing aids completely due to ear canal shape or hearing loss severity. Because the battery is so tiny, the battery life is limited. The aid's size makes it difficult to handle, especially for those with limited finger and hand dexterity. Due to moisture and ear wax exposure, this hearing aid style requires more frequent repairs and has a shorter lifespan than other hearing aid styles.
In Bathurst, Telex Hearing Centre's goal is to offer the finest custom hearing aid solution for every stage of your hearing journey across Bathurst. We think that improved hearing equals better life, and we want to keep our patients and their families involved. Call us at (02) 9570 6164 to schedule an appointment.
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