hearing tested<\/a>. This is to measure the softest sound that you can comfortably hear at varying pitches. They\u2019ll also record the sounds that are too loud for you, to make sure that you\u2019re not hearing \u2018too much\u2019 so that it\u2019s uncomfortable for your ears. These tests will help your audiologist to ascertain what you need from your hearing aids.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHearing aid needs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Different levels of technology required, the style of hearing aids that would be most beneficial to you and the cost of all of the above will be talked through with you at your hearing aid fitting. Any questions that you have will also be talked about, including your expectations and fears that go hand in hand with the unfamiliar. Your audiologist will make you feel comfortable and reassure you every step of the way, making sure that you are thoroughly happy with the hearing aids that you end up choosing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The fitting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
You will get the chance to select the hearing aids that you want to order, and earmold impressions will be made of your ears if necessary to ensure the best fit. It\u2019ll be around two weeks later that you will have the new hearing aids fitted to your ears. The audiologist will check that they have the right hearing aids for you with Real Ear Measures. These allow the audiologist to know how loud the sounds are in your ear canal, with a thin tube inserted into the ear canal. This is connected to a microphone that can measure the sound in your eardrum without a hearing aid in the ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, the hearing aid will be inserted in the ear with the microphone still inside. This can help your audiologist to play different sound volumes to assess your comfort levels. While you\u2019re in the office, they will be able to program the hearing aids for you and teach you how to change the battery and clean the hearing aid of debris. It\u2019s an appointment that you really shouldn’t miss!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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