An otolaryngologist or an audiologist can dispense hearing aids.  Hearing aids should be custom fitted to your ear and hearing needs.

Cost of Hearing Aids

Hearing aids vary in price according to style and electronic features.  You should always consult with your insurance carrier to determine your coverage benefits prior to ordering your hearing aids.  Purchase price should not be the only consideration in buying a hearing aid.  Product reliability can save repair costs and the frustration of a malfunctioning hearing aid.

Styles of Hearing Aids

• Behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aids are placed over the ear and connected with tubing to custom-fitted earpieces.
• In-the-ear (ITE) hearing aids fill the entire bowl of the ear and part of the ear canal.
• Smaller versions of ITEs are called half-shell and in-the-canal (ITC).
• The least visible aids are completely-in-the-canal (CIC).

Hearing aid options, which are appropriate for your particular hearing loss and listening needs, the size, and shape of your ear and ear canal, and the dexterity of your hands will all be considered in deciding what type of hearing aid is the best for you.