What are the different types or styles of hearing aids?
There are four different styles of hearing aids, all of which are available at ListenUP! Canada. These are: Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC): These hearing instruments are custom made to fit completely in the ear canal and are almost invisible. In-the-Canal (ITC): These hearing instruments fit into the ear canal and are slightly larger than CIC hearing aids. In-the-Ear (ITE): These hearing instruments are larger than the ITC style and are custom made to fill the outer ear area. Behind-the-Ear (BTE): These hearing instruments fit comfortably behind the ear and are attached to a soft, custom ear mold. There are a variety of factors that influence a person’s choice of hearing aid. These are: • Physical factors (i.e. the shape of the ear) • Hearing related factors (i.e. the type of hearing loss; degree of loss) • CostIf you suspect that you are having difficulty hearing and may need a hearing aid, you should visit one of ListenUp! Canada’s convenient locations or call for an appointment to sc
