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Hearing Aids

Hearing aids are designed to make sounds louder and therefore easier to hear. Most hearing aids today are digital and include circuitry to keep sounds from becoming too loud and help reduce the effects of background noise. No hearing aid eliminates background noise or makes every single sound audible. The benefits of utilizing hearing aids far outweighs any problems associated with their use or with continuing to miss conversations. Many patients will say "Why did I wait so long" once they have been fit with hearing aids.

Hearing Aid Styles

Behind the ear (BTE): This type of instrument has two components, the hearing aid and the earmold. The hearing aid is worn behind the ear and connects to a custom-made earmold that fits in the patient's ear. The earmold is created from an impression of the outer ear and ear canal. The impression is taken in the audiologist's office and is then sent to the manufacturer for production. As the out ear changes or grows (especially in children), new earmolds will be made to maintain a proper fit. BTE hearing aids are suitable for all types and degrees of hearing loss and for persons of all ages. It is the most appropriate style for infants and young children and for severe hearing losses for people of all ages.

In-the-ear (ITE): The entire hearing aid is built into a custom-made shell obtained from an impression of the outer ear. The ITE is most appropriate for mild-moderate hearing losses. This style of hearing aid is not appropriate for infants or young children.

In -the-canal (ITC): The entire hearing aid is built into a custom-made shell obtained from an impression of the ear canal. This style of hearing aid is most appropriate for mild to moderate losses. While this is one of the smallest hearing aid styles available, it may not be appropriate for certain degrees and configurations of hearing loss. It is also not appropriate for infants or young children.

Completely-in-the-canal (CIC): Like the ITC, the entire hearing aid is built into a custom-made shell obtained from an impression of the ear canal. The difference between the CIC and the ITC is that the CIC fits a bit further into the ear canal and extends deeper toward the eardrum. This aid is often the most cosmetically inconspicuous, but is generally NOT "invisible". This style of hearing aid is most appropriate for mild to moderate, and sloping high frequency hearing losses. This style of hearing aid is also not appropriate for infants or young children.

Custom Hear Molds:

Ear plugs today are small, lightweight, and affordable. They can improve concentration by blocking out annoying background noises.

Swim Plugs:

Our Swim Plugs are made with bright fun colors and they float! Physicians recommended swim plugs for kids with ear tubes and for the prevention of swimmer’s ear.

Musicans Ear Protection:

We know that Musicians require a means of lowering the volume without noticeably affecting the quality of sound that they are hearing. Musicians Ear Plugs allow you to hear your music accurately but at a safer level. We also recommend these plugs for all concert goers.

Destiny Line of Hearing Aids- New Technology

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Duncan Hearing Healthcare

211 Milliken Blvd
Fall River, MA 02720
Phone: (508) 674-3334

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