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Hearing Aids Near Hoover, AL
Are Hearing Aids
Right for You?
Do you find yourself not being able to hear your family and friends in day-to-day conversations? Are you missing out on important information due to the loss of hearing? If you are in Hoover and are willing to make the drive to the Birmingham area, call the office of Dr. Scott Robertson to schedule your appointment today. Here, you can find a solution for all your hearing problems. Don't miss out on important information or conversations with your loved ones ever again.
Hearing aids can significantly enhance your hearing if you have hearing related problems. There are so many options in the market today, and technology is always changing. Many people hesitate, because they are curious about how the hearing aid will look or how well it will work. The following is a simple guide to help you understand the process of how we can help you with your hearing aid needs at Scott Robertson's clinic in Birmingham, AL.
How do Hearing Aids Work?
Almost all hearing aids have the same working parts that carry sound from the environment and amplify them in your ear. Digital hearing aids are the most common today, and they are battery-powered. They use small microphones that collect sound from the environment and send them to a computer chip with an amplifier that converts these sounds into a digital code. It is analyzed and adjusted based on your level of hearing loss and listening needs. After adjustments, the digital code is converted back into sound waves and delivered to the ear through a small speaker.
Hearing Aid Styles:
Hearing aids available today vary in price, size, and even special features. Technology today has allowed for the progressive development of smaller and less noticeable hearing aids although the most significant challenge so far is being able to pack the power to supply the level of improved hearing expected in such a small device:
- CIC or completely in the canal hearing aids are molded to fit entirely in the ear canal. This type of hearing aid is suitable for adults with mild and moderate hearing loss. The advantage of CIC hearing aids is they are less likely to pick up wind noise.
- ITC or in the canal hearing aids are also custom molded, but they only fit partly in the ear canal. They are less visible but larger than CIC, and they also improve mild to moderate hearing loss. They include more features than the CIC.
- ITE or in the ear hearing aids come in two styles: either filling most of the bow-shaped area of the outer ear or only the lower part of it. Both are suitable for people with mild to severe hearing loss. They include more features than the smaller style hearing aids such as volume control and larger batteries for longer battery life.
- BTE or behind the ear hearing aids are probably what comes to mind when you think of hearing aids. This is the most conventional type that hooks over the tip of the ear to rest behind it. It has a tube that connects the aid to a custom earpiece in the earmold. It is suitable for any hearing loss, has a variety of features, and is capable of more amplification than other hearing aids.
- RIC, receiver in canal hearing aids, or RITE, receiver in the ear hearing aids, are similar to BTE hearing aids but have tiny wires connecting the receiver to the hearing aid instead of tubing, making it less visible.
If you live in or near the Birmingham area and think you may be a candidate for hearing aids, see us for a full evaluation.
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We Offer A Variety
Of Hearing Aids
CIC or completely in the canal hearing aids are molded to fit inside the ear canal. CIC hearing aids are perfect for adults with mild and moderate hearing loss.
ITC or in-the-canal hearing aids are custom-molded but only fit partly in the ear canal. ITC hearing aids are larger than the CIC, but still less visible, and they are ideal for those with mild to moderate hearing loss. They also have more features than the CIC hearing aids.
ITE or in-the-ear hearing aids have two styles to choose from: either filling most of the outer ear's bow-shaped area or only the lower part. Both styles work well for those with mild to severe hearing loss.
BTE or behind the ear hearing aids are usually what one thinks of when thinking of hearing aids. The BTE hearing aids hook over the tip of the ear to rest behind it. It is suitable for any hearing loss, has a variety of features, and can be more amplified than the other hearing aids.
RIC, receiver in canal, or RITE, receiver in the ear have tiny wires connecting the receiver to the hearing aid, making the RIC hearing aid less visible.
If you are in the Hoover area and need help with your hearing, call Dr. Robertson today to book your appointment at our Birmingham clinic. We offer our patients a full evaluation so you can find the best hearing aid for your specific needs.