Hearing Aid Styles

Receiver in the Canal (RIC) hearing aids are a fantastic solution to match your hearing loss and personal lifestyle.  Most RIC hearing instruments have bluetooth built in, which can be paired with your smartphone to stream audio and act as a remote control for the hearing devices.

Behind the Ear (BTE) hearing aids utilize a hollow tube and earmold to deliver sound to the ear.  BTE hearing devices have similar features to RIC hearing aids, but generally are larger and more powerful.

Rechargeable battery technology in hearing instruments has improved dramatically in the last few years. Rechargeable hearing aids are great for patients with dexterity issues or those who want to eliminate waste.

In the Ear (ITE) hearing aids are custom fit instruments that provide a wide variety of features.  ITE aids are also ideal for patients who are wearing glasses and using supplemental oxygen.

In the Canal (ITC) hearing devices range from being "invisible" deeply embedded products, to small custom fit solutions.  ITC aids are great for patients who want minimally noticeable hearing aids, and fit a variety of hearing losses.

Invisible in the Canal (IIC) hearing aids fit deep in the canal and are exceptionally disceet.

We have a variety of pediatric hearing solutions for children from birth through 18.  

A CROS (Contralateral Routing of Sound) device is used if a person has a severe or profound loss in only one ear.  A CROS system transmits sound to the good ear, and enables the wearer to access sound on the "deaf" side.

Over the Counter (OTC) hearing aids are designed for patients age 18 and over with a mild hearing loss.  We already have them ready for purchase in our office!  We can also help you when you need help with your OTC devices!

Signia is the new name of Siemens hearing aids, who have been in the hearing industry for over 100 years.  Their experience is evident in the quality of their hearing instruments.

Starkey is based in Minnesota and offers hearing aids that include body and brain health tracking, as well as fall detection and alerts.

Oticon is a Danish company that has been working hard to close the gap between hearing aid wearers and normal hearing.

Widex was recently acquired by Sivantos, and offer some innovative tinnitus management therapy tools through their Widex Zen app.

Resound offer an array of different hearing aid models to fit your needs including custom and rechargeable models.

Phonak hearing aids deliver a clear, rich sound experience along with great features and bluetooth connectivity.

Sony has partnered with WSA to produce OTC hearing aids.