Types of Hearing Aids

Completely-In-The-Canal (CIC)

These are the smallest hearing aids available. They fit deep inside the ear canal, and they are nearly invisible once inserted.

In-The-Canal (ITC)

ITC aids are small enough to fit almost entirely in your ear canal, making them hardly noticeable, yet they are large enough to include dual microphones.

In-The-Ear (ITE)

These are larger one-piece aids custom made to fit within your ear. They fill the entire bowl of the ear and are often used with patients who have problems with dexterity.

Behind-The-Ear (BTE)

BTE aids fit snugly behind your ear and are attached to a custom earpiece molded to the shape of your outer ear.

Open-Fit (OTE)

These are very small, cosmetically appealing, behind-the-ear aids. They use ultra-thin tubing and have a small dome that sits inside the canal but does not block the ear, hence the term “open-fit.” These aids have greatly changed the hearing aid industry in the last two years.

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