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Many Options to Suit Your Needs
Open-Fit Technology
Open-Fit hearing aids are tiny hearing aids that fit behind your ear. There is a very thin wire which runs down into the ear canal. The majority of hearing aids fit in the United States the last few years have been Open-Fit devices. Why so many? The biggest reason is that these devices leave the ear canal OPEN. Why is that important? It keeps the user from feeling “plugged up” or like their head is “in a barrel”. Many users also prefer this style because they are so small and comfortable. They are a very discreet option as can be seen in this picture. They can hardly be seen!
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Custom Hearing Aids
A custom aid is one that is made from an impression of your ear, so it fits your ear like a glove. They range in size from Full Shell models that fill up the entire ear to TINY options that fit completely down in the ear canal. Today’s custom aids are smaller and more powerful than ever before.
Accessories
Today’s hearing aids are compatible with many accessories that can be used to address your specific needs. Using these devices you can stream the sound from your television or your phone directly to your hearing aids. This can provide many advantages such as being able to use your hearing aids to talk “hands free” on the phone. Some hearing devices also have Apps that are available so that you can use your phone to adjust the aids just how you like in any situation.
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