Types of Hearing Aids

There is a wide assortment of styles and technologies available in hearing aids today. The type that is most suitable for you is determined by your degree of hearing loss and your lifestyle.

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You can charge up the longer-lasting Pure Charge&Go X hearing aids fully while you sleep so that they are always ready to go when you are. Thanks to the hearing aids’ clever little charger, you never have to worry about changing batteries again. It delivers a full day’s ultra-durable hearing performance.

What Type of Hearing Aid Is for You?

Open fit hearing aids are small devices placed behind the ear with a slim tube attached to the device and inserted down the ear canal. They are non-occluding. This style is good for people with a high frequency hearing loss or mild to moderate hearing loss. They help you hear better when background noise is present.

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BTEs sit comfortably behind your ear while amplified sound passes down a tube to a customized earmold that fits securely into your ear. Because they are larger, BTEs can accommodate bigger batteries for longer life and larger amplifiers for maximum amplification. BTEs are suitable for mild to profound hearing losses.

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Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Micro hearing aids sit comfortably behind your ear while amplified sound passes down a tube to a customized earmold that fits securely into your ear. BTEs Micros are suitable for mild to profound hearing loss.

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In-the-Ear (ITE) hearing aids are custom-made to fit securely in your outer ear, ensuring optimum performance and maximum comfort. Adjustments are made using a remote and many models are available to wireless connectivity such as Bluetooth to mobile phones and TVs. ITEs are suitable for mild to severe hearing losses.

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In-the-Canal (ITC) hearing aids are custom-made to fit the receiver almost entirely inside your ear canal, making them difficult to notice (a small portion of the hearing may be exposed in the outer ear). Many of them can connect directly to smartphones and tablets, giving the wearer control over the volume and microphone clarity. ITCs are suitable for mild to moderately-severe hearing loss.

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Completely-In-the-Canal (CIC) hearing aids fit deep inside your ear canal so that they’re practically invisible. Benefits include cosmetic appeal, reduced feedback and excellent sound quality. CICs are suitable for mild to moderately-severe hearing loss.

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IICs are popular because they are practically invisible to everyone around you. Although there are a variety of in-the-ear hearing aids, IICs are the smallest and fit the furthest down in the ear canal.

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