Faqs on Hearing Aids

Depending on a person’s hearing loss and cosmetic desire, there is a style of hearing aid to meet most people’s needs from a custom completely-in-the-canal hearing aid to open-fit hearing aids.

Visiting a hearing aid center for a hearing test and consultation is the first step in buying hearing aids.

In most cases, hearing aids fit comfortably and do not cause pain or irritation.

Basically, if you have two ears with hearing loss that could benefit from hearing aids, you need two hearing aids. It is important to realize there are no "normal" animals born with only one ear. Simply stated, you have two ears because you need two ears.

Hearing aids are simple to care for. Most hearing aid repairs are due to moisture and earwax accumulating in the hearing aid. The vast majority of these repairs are preventable....

Some hearing aid manufacturers have developed hearing aids for children, such as the Oticon Safari.

Why should I consider DIGITAL hearing aids for children with severe to profound hearing loss?

New hearing aids typically come with one-year comprehensive loss, damage and repair warranty directly...

Do ''noise reduction'' programs in hearing aids work? The background noise is terrible!

In most cases, two hearing aids are better than one. Of course, there are occasionally exceptions to this rule.

Parental involvement is very important when it comes to successful hearing aid fittings for children.

Thinking about buying hearing aids, but not sure where to start? Seek professional advice in order to determine your level of hearing impairment and to be fitted with proper aids.

Whether or not a used hearing aid will work for another individual is dependent on several factors, including the type of hearing aid and the hearing loss and listening needs of the wearer.

While the average lifespan of hearing aids can be as long as five years, sometimes replacement is required sooner due to changes in hearing levels or changes in hearing aid technology.

Hearing aid feedback, sometimes referred to as "whistling" or "squealing," is typically caused by hearing aids that do not fit properly or by ear wax blocking the ear canal. Most new hearing aids offer technology that reduces or eliminates this annoying feedback.

Today's digital hearing aids are miniature electronic devices that sit in or on the ear, and selectively amplify and process sounds.

There are many types of hearing aids and each offers distinct advantages and disadvantages for the hearing aid wearer.

Are the newest hearing aids really invisible or will they make me look old?

I am looking at buying new hearing aids and am trying to find hearing aid reviews. Does anyone review new hearing aids on the market?

Recent developments in deep-fitting hearing aids have made them less visible and more discreet than ever.

Many of my friends have purchased open hearing aids and are having wonderful success with them. What exactly are open hearing aids?

I have heard some hearing aids can connect to Bluetooth devices wirelessly. Is this true?

If two hearing aids are recommended for your hearing loss, you will have the best success when wearing both. There are many benefits to wearing bilateral hearing aids.

Behind the ear (BTE) hearing aids are now more popular than custom in-the-ear hearing aids and provide many unique benefits to the hearing aid wearer.

Most hearing aids manufactured today are digital hearing aids. This technology offers many advantages for people with hearing loss.