How to Find the Right Hearing Aid for Your Hearing Loss

Finding the right treatment for hearing loss shouldn’t be complicated. If you’re transitioning to a stage in life where you need hearing assistance, the right hearing aid can make all the difference—turning muffled sounds into clear conversations. Here are expert tips to help you choose the perfect hearing aid:

1. Schedule an audiology appointment

Before exploring hearing aid options, start with a professional hearing test. A licensed audiologist can:

• Assess the extent of your hearing loss
• Recommend the right hearing aid style and power
• Provide ongoing support for cleaning, repairs, and adjustments

This step ensures your hearing aid is tailored to your unique needs.

2. Balance size and power

Hearing aids come in various sizes and designs. Smaller, discreet models are popular, but they may have limitations:

• Smaller hearing aids: Less noticeable but may have shorter battery life and lower power
• Larger hearing aids: More powerful and longer-lasting, ideal for severe hearing loss

Your audiologist will help you weigh aesthetics against functionality.

3. Customize your hearing aid style

Common hearing aid styles include:

• Completely in the canal (CIC): Fits fully in the ear canal
• In the canal (ITC): Fits partially in the ear canal
• In the ear (ITE): Sits in the bowl of the ear
• Behind the ear (BTE): Hooks over the ear for maximum power

Brittany Thibodeau, AuD, a CEENTA audiologist from our Matthews location, elaborated on additional factors. "While you're in the process of getting fitted, your comfort level with each style along with other factors including nature and degree of hearing loss, ease of use, earwax buildup, and the ability to pick up unwanted sounds like the wind will be considered."

4. Explore additional features

Modern hearing aids offer cutting-edge technology, including:

• Feedback suppression
• Bluetooth and wireless connectivity
• Rechargeable batteries
• Directional microphones
• Easy volume adjustments

Find your perfect hearing aid at CEENTA

Whether you’re new to hearing aids or upgrading for better performance, CEENTA’s audiology team is here to help. With audiologists across nearly 20 locations in the Carolinas, expert care is closer than you think.

Schedule your next hearing aid appointment with a CEENTA audiologist today through your myCEENTAchart account or by calling 704-295-3000.

This blog is for informational purposes only. For specific medical questions, please consult your doctor.