{"id":4429,"date":"2017-09-29T08:41:47","date_gmt":"2017-09-29T08:41:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/?p=4429"},"modified":"2022-06-07T12:40:36","modified_gmt":"2022-06-07T19:40:36","slug":"different-types-hearing-aids","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/arizonahearing.com\/different-types-hearing-aids\/","title":{"rendered":"Are there different types of hearing aids?"},"content":{"rendered":"
When is the last time you have seen a hearing aid? If your answer has anything to do with your grandparents, then we have a lot to show you. Hearing aids have evolved far beyond the few styles of bulky electronics with questionable sound quality available decades ago. The devices of today are smaller and more comfortable than ever before. They even provide users with sound that is more natural.<\/p>\n
To top it all off, modern hearing aids come in a wide variety of sizes and styles<\/a>. That means your Green Valley or Tucson area audiologist will use your type and degree of hearing loss to match you with a hearing aid that\u2019s just right for you.<\/p>\n Your audiologist can also take your listening needs and cosmetic preference into consideration when making a selection.<\/p>\n The different styles of hearing aids are listed below.<\/p>\n In the canal hearing aids consist of a custom-molded casing that houses all the electronic components, and are worn inside the ear canal.<\/p>\n These devices are virtually invisible, and appeal to those who value discretion. Their small size limits the number of available features and translates to a shorter battery life. People with dexterity issues may find the small controls difficult to adjust. These hearing aids are best suited for individuals with mild to moderate hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n Within this category you will find, from smallest to largest:<\/p>\n In the ear (ITE) hearing aids fit partially in the ear canal, but the faceplate extends to the concha (bowl-shaped portion) of the ear. The electronic components are contained within a molded plastic shell, but the volume control is located on the exterior portion of the device for easier access.<\/p>\nIn The Canal Styles<\/h2>\n
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\u00a0<\/strong>In The Ear Styles<\/h2>\n