Hearing Aid Styles

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Hearing Aid Information

Ultra Small Behind-the-Ear (OTE)

A small BTE hearing aid attaches to a slim tube which directs sound into the ear. This "open" type of fitting is very comfortable and discreet. It is suitable for mild to moderate high-frequency hearing losses.

OTE hearing aids are best suited
for this type of hearing loss.

Behind the
Ear - BTE

BTE's are worn comfortably behind the ear while amplified sound travels down a tube to a customized earmold that fits securely into the ear. Because they are larger, BTE's can accommodate bigger batteries for longer life and larger amplifiers for maximum amplification. Most BTE's are compatible with assistive listening devices. BTE's are suitable for mild to profound hearing losses

BTE hearing aids are best suited for this type of hearing loss.

Completely
in the Canal - CIC

The smallest hearing aid available, the CIC fits deeply inside the ear canal, making it almost invisible. Benefits include cosmetic appeal, more natural sound, reduced feedback, less occlusion ("talking in a barrel" effect), improved telephone use and decreased wind noise. CIC's are suitable for mild to moderately severe hearing losses.

CIC hearing aids are best suited for this type of hearing loss.

Half Shell and Canal (ITC)

Canal hearing aids are custom-made to fit inside the external ear canal, making them almost unnoticeable. Canal hearing aids are suitable for mild to moderately severe hearing losses.

ITC hearing aids are best suited for this type of hearing loss.

Full Shell - ITE

Full shells are also custom-made to fit securely in your outer ear. They are larger in size than the half shell and are suitable for mild to severe hearing losses.

ITE hearing aids are best suited for this type of hearing loss.

Ultra Small Behind-the-Ear (OTE)

Behind the Ear - BTE

Completely in the Canal - CIC

Half Shell and Canal (ITC)

Full Shell - ITE

Behind the
Ear - BTE

Completely
in the Canal - CIC