{"id":158,"date":"2019-05-06T18:42:30","date_gmt":"2019-05-06T18:42:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balancemd.fm1.dev\/?page_id=158"},"modified":"2020-05-13T18:59:26","modified_gmt":"2020-05-13T18:59:26","slug":"hearing-aid-styles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/","title":{"rendered":"Hearing Aid Styles"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\n\t\t\"@context\":\"http:\/\/schema.org\",\n\t\t\"@type\":\"Service\",\n\t\t\"@id\":\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-styles\/\",\n\t\t\"serviceType\":\"Hearing Aid Styles\",\n\t\t\"name\":\"Hearing Aid Styles\",\n\t\t\"description\":\"\",\n\t\t\"provider\":[{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"MedicalClinic\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\": \"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/location\/indianapolis\/\"\n\t\t},\n\t\t{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"MedicalClinic\",\n\t\t\t\"@id\": \"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/location\/lafayette\/\"\n\t\t}],\n\t\t\"hasOfferCatalog\":{\n\t\t\t\"@type\":\"OfferCatalog\",\n\t\t\t\"name\":\"Hearing Aid Styles\",\n\t\t\t\"itemListElement\":[\n\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"OfferCatalog\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"name\":\"Hearing Aid Styles\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\"itemListElement\":[\n\t\t\t\t\t\t{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Offer\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"itemOffered\":{\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"@type\":\"Service\",\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"name\":\"Hearing Aid Styles\"\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\t\t]\n\t\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t]\n\t\t}\n\t}<\/script><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hearing Aid Styles<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/\" title=\"Hearing Aids\">Hearing aids<\/a> have improved greatly with the advent of digital technology. If you\u2019re picturing big and bulky devices with questionable sound quality, you\u2019ll be pleased to learn today\u2019s instruments are smaller, more comfortable and provide sound that is more natural. They are available in a variety of sizes and styles, so finding one that appeals to your lifestyle needs and cosmetic preferences should be easy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The types of hearing aids available are:<\/p>\n\n\n<section id=\"hearing_aid_styles\">\n<div class=\"styles-box\">\n<h2>Behind-the-Ear (BTE)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"iic-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Picture1.png\" alt=\"bte hearing aid\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"iic-content\">\n<p>The most popular style of hearing aid (about 60 percent of users choose this type), a BTE device is curved to match the contour of the ear and rests directly behind the ear. The housing, which contains all the electronics, is encased in plastic and connects to the ear canal with a thin, clear tube or ear mold.<\/p>\n<p>Though more visible than other styles, the BTE is simple to use, making it a popular choice for children. It\u2019s powerful enough for all <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-loss\/types\/\" title=\"Hearing Loss Overview | Indiana Hearing Specialist\">types of hearing loss<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"styles-box\">\n<h2>Completely-in-the-Canal (CIC)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"iic-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Oticon-CIC-style-1.jpg\" alt=\"cic hearing aid\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"iic-content\">\n<p>This hearing aid is placed in the ear canal and is the smallest available. It takes advantage of the ear\u2019s natural ability to collect sound, and its discreet size makes the device virtually invisible to others.<\/p>\n<p>The trade-off is a shorter battery life, and it may prove <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/journal-of-laryngology-and-otology\/article\/manual-dexterity-and-successful-hearing-aid-use\/4BE62768AB43080E9CC04FF2CF0F36CB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">difficult to adjust for those with poor manual dexterity<\/a>. This is a good choice for mild to moderate hearing loss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"styles-box\">\n<h2>In-the-Canal (ITC)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"iic-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Oticon-ITC-style-1.jpg\" alt=\"itc hearing aid\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"iic-content\">\n<p>This style is also designed to fit in the ear canal, but not as deeply as a CIC device, resting securely in the lower portion instead. It\u2019s a little larger, making it easier to insert and remove and extending the battery life.<\/p>\n<p>Best for patients with mild to moderate hearing loss.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"styles-box\">\n<h2>In-the-Ear (ITE)<\/h2>\n<div class=\"iic-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/Oticon-ITE-style-1.jpg\" alt=\"ite hearing aid\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"iic-content\">\n<p>This hearing aid is designed to fill the outer portion of the ear, and is larger than those worn in the ear canals. It is less discreet, but the size allows for more features and makes the unit easier to adjust.<\/p>\n<p>A bigger battery translates to longer life and means those with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/abs\/10.3109\/00016485509124281?journalCode=ioto20\">severe or profound hearing loss<\/a> can benefit from this style.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"styles-box\">\n<h2><strong>Receiver-in-the-Canal (RIC)<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"iic-image\">\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" title=\"oticon_opn_s_minirite_r_left_c090chromabeige_ledoff_speaker60_opendome_500pctsize\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/oticon_opn_s_minirite_r_left_c090chromabeige_ledoff_speaker60_opendome_500pctsize-2.jpg\" alt=\"receiver in the canal hearing aid \" width=\"280\" height=\"232\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1287 size-full\" \/><\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"iic-content\">\n<p>An RIC hearing aid consists of a tiny housing containing all electronics except the receiver, which is positioned behind the ear. A thin tube connects the housing to the receiver, which is worn in the concha (bowl-shaped portion) of the ear.<\/p>\n<p><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><span style=\"color: inherit; font-size: 1.95em; font-weight: 600;\">CROS<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"styles-box\">\n<div class=\"iic-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/050-0689-P3_CROS_CROS_Tip_1.jpg\" alt=\"ite hearing aid\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"iic-content\">\n<p>CROS (Contra Lateral Routing of Signal) utilizes a <a href=\"https:\/\/indianahearingspecialists.com\/hearing-aids\/hearing-aid-accessories\/\">device similar to a hearing aid<\/a> to help people with unilateral hearing (single-sided deafness) understand sounds more easily. A microphone on your deaf side picks up sound and transmits it to another device on your good side. CROS is best for those with normal hearing in one ear and hearing loss that won\u2019t benefit from use of a traditional hearing aid in the other.<\/p>\n<p>As with any hearing device, there are pros and cons. CROS technology allows you to hear sounds originating from your deaf side better and can help you determine the location of the sound. However, the additional sound from your bad side may interfere with your ability to comprehend what you\u2019re hearing from your good side, as noise reduction is not possible with this technology.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<p>Call Indiana Hearing Specialists at <a href=\"tel:+13176718000\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(317) 671-8000<\/span><\/a> for our Indianapolis office or <a href=\"tel:+17655881231\" class=\"phone \"> <span class=\"phNum\">(765) 588-1231<\/span><\/a> for our Lafayette office for more information or to schedule an appointment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hearing Aid Styles Hearing aids have improved greatly with the advent of digital technology. If you\u2019re picturing big and bulky devices with questionable sound quality, you\u2019ll be pleased to learn today\u2019s instruments are smaller, more comfortable and provide sound that is more natural. 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