Understanding the Causes of Hearing Loss
In a world full of sounds, maintaining optimal hearing health is critical.
By: admin | June 18, 2019
If you were recently told that you could benefit from hearing aids, you may be unaware of all the options you have to choose from. Your audiologist will work with you to help you to determine whether you have the right hearing aid style for you, but it’s important to know what’s out there so that you can make an informed decision. The type of hearing aids that you need is going to depend on several factors including:
A lot of hearing aids aren’t just standard flesh colored to blend in: many come with different color choices and metallics that can complement your look.
While there are a lot of hearing aid options out there, there are three basic types of hearing aid, including:
When you sit down with your audiologist, they will be able to take you through your hearing aid options. They’ll be able to show you that all custom-made in the ear or behind the ear hearing aids are made with an ear impression. This takes up to 15 minutes to do and is pain-free for you, so you don’t have to panic about it hurting!
A foam dam is placed in the ear first so that none of the casting material gets into the eardrum and causes you other issues. A wax material is then poured into the ear and the outer structure, which is then left to harden. The wax structure and the dam are then removed, and your hearing aid bones are ready!
There are different features on certain hearing aids that mean you need to decide on the size of the hearing aids that you get. Larger sizes – no matter the style – can hold more in the way of buttons and circuitry. Most people choose smaller and more discreet hearing aids due to image issues, but there are those who love to show off the colors that they’ve chosen, too.
Some of the top features of hearing aids include:
Speaking to your audiologist can help you to understand which hearing aid is the right one for you. There are so many features for hearing aids today that it makes sense to do your research and have your questions answered before you make any decisions.
Think about how your hearing aids will affect your day to day living as well as the right one to help with your hearing altogether. Speaking to your audiologist and booking an appointment to learn more about The Speech & Hearing Center at 423-551-6770 is the best thing that you can do for your hearing.
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