Hearing Aid Styles

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Hearing Aids – Your Way!


Even the most severe hearing losses can be accommodated. Depending on your degree of hearing impairment, your lifestyle, and your cosmetic tastes, you and your hearing healthcare professional will be able to reach a decision about which style is best for you!


Behind-the-Ear (BTE) -Fits over the top of the ear -Connects to a custom ear mold or small tip that fits into the outer ear canal -Great for kids who may need frequent changes for their growing ear


Open-Fit BTE -So small they are nearly invisible -Gives a more “open� feeling to the ear -Allows natural sounds to flow in and out -Reduces the perception of distortion and loudness to own voice while wearing hearing aids


In-the-Canal (ITC) •Made to custom fit your individual ear •Fits into the very bottom of the bowl of the ear and the outer ear canal •Typically easy to put in and take out


•Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC) •Made to custom fit your individual ear •Fits completely in the outer ear canal •Nearly invisible •Great with telephone use


Contact your hearing healthcare professional to discuss your options. Decide what hearing aid style is best for you!



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