Hearing aid technology continues to improve, and your hearing can change over time. That’s why it’s important to know when to consider upgrading your hearing aids. Factors That Affect the Longevity of Your Hearing Aids Materials: Hearing aids are usually made of plastic, silicon, metal and other materials that can degrade over time. Maintenance: You […]
In-the-ear (ITE) and behind-the-ear (BTE) devices are different hearing aid styles designed with your specific hearing needs in mind. What Are ITE Hearing Aids? ITE devices sit in the shell of your outer ear. They are available in full-shell and half-shell models and are made to fit your unique ear shape. These hearing aids contain […]
Your ears are uniquely shaped to collect and send sounds from your outer ear to your inner ear. The hearing process has several steps that use different parts of your auditory system to interpret your listening environment. How Sound Travels Through Your Ears Outer ear: Ear shape affects your sound perception. Your outer ear includes […]
