Types of Hearing Aids Digital Hearing Aids Who Should You See For Hearing Aids Steps to Assurance

TYPES OF HEARING AIDS

All hearing aids contain:

• a microphone to pick up sounds,

• an amplifier to make sounds louder,

• a receiver to send the louder signals to the eardrum

• and a battery to act as the power source.

There are four types of hearing aids:

The behind-the-ear (BTE) style sits behind the ear, while the amplified sound passes down a tube to a customized earmold which fits in your ear.

In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids are custom-made and fit comfortably inside the ear.

In-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids are smaller than the ITE style and are also-custom made to fit the size and shape of your ear canal.

Completely-in-the-canal (CIC) micro-technology allows this type of hearing aid to be worn deep inside the ear canal. CICs are so tiny, they are almost invisible when worn.

For further information, you can contact us at Brampton Audiology.

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DIGITAL HEARING AIDS

Sophisticated hearing aids are now available that employ digital signal processing and directional microphones. These new hearing aids provide excellent sound quality and have been shown to provide significant benefit in difficult listening situations. These hearing aids contain a computer chip and are set by the Audiologist to match your hearing loss using a computer.

For further information regarding digital hearing aids, contact us at Brampton Audiology.

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WHO SHOULD YOU SEE FOR HEARING AIDS ?

If you suspect you have a hearing loss and may need hearing aids, make sure you see an Audiologist. Most people with hearing loss can benefit greatly from hearing aids. However, today's hearing aids are much more complex than in the past and they require extensive knowledge to prescribe them accurately.
An Audiologist will advise you if hearing aids are recommended for your hearing loss and has the advanced education needed to prescribe and fit today's high technology hearing instruments with the precision these devices require.

For your hearing aid needs, contact us at Brampton Audiology.

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STEPS TO ASSURANCE

1. Make sure your hearing test is conducted by an Audiologist.

2. Make sure your test results are interpreted by an Audiologist.

3. Make sure your prescription for hearing aids is written by an Audiologist.

4. Make sure your fitting is done by an Audiologist.

If you have a hearing loss or need hearing aids, you can contact us at Brampton Audiology.

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