Ask anyone with hearing loss, and they’re sure to tell you that wearing a hearing aid can take some getting used to, which is why it’s so important to choose the correct style. But how do you know which is best for you?
The type of hearing aid recommended may depend on several factors, including, but not limited to:
* The shape of the outer ear (deformed ears may not accommodate behind-the-ear hearing aids)
* Depth or length of the ear canal (too shallow ears may not accommodate in-the-ear hearing aids)
* The type and severity of hearing loss
* The manual dexterity of the person removing and inserting the device/s
* The amount of wax buildup in the ear (excessive amounts of wax or moisture may prevent use of in-the-ear hearing aids)
* Ears that require drainage may not be able to use certain hearing aid models
Contact Butlin Hearing for your free hearing screening, or to book your comprehensive hearing test, and we’ll guide you through your choices.
Contact us at one of our offices based in Howick and Pietermaritzburg. Call Claire in the Howick office on 033 330 3966, or Mark in the Pietermaritzburg office on 033 342 2330 to book your appointment today!
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