CIC or completely in the canal hearing aids:  These hearing aids are best used by those with mild and moderate hearing loss. They are molded to fit inside the ear canal.

ITC or in-the-canal hearing aids: Ideal for those with mild to moderate hearing loss, these hearing aids are custom-molded and fit partly in the ear canal. While larger than the CIC hearing aids, the ITC hearing aids are still less visible than others. The ITC's also have more features than the CIC hearing aids.

ITE or in-the-ear hearing aids: ITE hearing aids have two styles. The first style fills most of the outer ear's bow-shaped area. The second one only fills the lower part of the ear. Both are ideal for mild to severe hearing loss.

BTE or behind the ear hearing aids: These hearing aids are what you might think of when you picture a hearing aid. BTE hearing aids hook over the tip of the ear to rest behind it. These are used for any type of hearing loss and offer patients a variety of features.

RIC, receiver in canal, or RITE, receiver in the ear: These hearing aids have tiny wires connecting the receiver to the hearing aid. This makes these two options less visible than other hearing aids.