If you are found to have a hearing loss, you will have many styles of hearing instruments from which to choose. Your hearing health professional will help you select the model that is most appropriate for you. He or she will take into consideration the type of hearing loss you have, your lifestyle, and your budget.
Your hearing health professional might recommend that you be fitted with two hearing aids for maximum listening ease. We refer to this as a "binaural" fitting. Just as you have two hears, having hearing instruments in both ears helps you better understand speech and identify the source of sounds.
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Completely-in-the-Canal
(CIC)
Our smallest custom hearing instrument, Rexton's CIC fits securely in
the hearing canal. The CIC is nearly invisible to the naked eye, making
it perfect for those who are cosmetically conscious. A CIC hearing instrument
is often a good choice for a mild to moderately severe hearing loss.
Mini Canal is a custom hearing aid that fits almost all the way in the external auditory meatus with a minimal portion visible in the concha area. The mini canal instrument is and excellent alternative for individuals who desire a more discreet hearing solution.
Canal (ITC)
Small and cosmetically appealing, Rexton's ITC hearing instruments are ideal for a wide range of hearing losses.
Rexton's ITE custom hearing instruments fit securely in the outer portion of your ear. This position allows for easy volume adjustments. ITE instruments can be fit with a wide range of circuit options including digital, programmable, and directional microphone.
The BTE fits directly behind the ear. BTE's are ideal for persons who need significant power, made possible by a larger battery compartment. BTE's are also an excellent choice for children, who can quickly outgrow in-the-ear type instruments.
The Rexton body aid is small enough to fit into the pocket of a shirt or pair of pants. Hearing health professionals typically recommend a body aid for the most severe hearing losses.
