Styles
There are several hearing aid styles available to suit different preferences, budgets, and levels of hearing loss. Here are some of the most common styles:
- Behind-the-ear (BTE): A small device that sits behind the ear with a tube that connects to an earpiece or earmold.
- Receiver-in-canal (RIC): Similar to BTE, but with a speaker (receiver) inside the ear canal, connected by a thin wire to the device behind the ear.
- In-the-ear (ITE): A custom-made hearing aid that sits inside the ear, filling up the bowl-shaped area.
- Completely-in-canal (CIC): Smaller than ITE, a custom-made hearing aid that fits deeply into the ear canal, making it almost invisible.
- Invisible-in-canal (IIC): Similar to CIC, but even smaller and designed to sit deeper in the ear canal, making it virtually invisible.
- Extended wear: A type of hearing aid that is placed deep in the ear canal and worn 24/7 for up to several months.
The best hearing aid style for you depends on your level of hearing loss, personal preferences, and lifestyle needs.We can help you choose the most suitable hearing aid style and customize it to fit your unique needs.
