4 Things to Expect when You're Getting Fitted For Hearing Aids

If hearing aids have recently been recommended for you, you may be excited and nervous about getting your hearing aids fitted. There are four things to anticipate.

      1. Examining the fit of the Hearing Aids

There are various functions for a hearing aid fitting. One of the most crucial elements of the fitting is making sure that the hearing aids feel comfortable in the wearer’s ears. Ear molds are custom-made. They should not only fit you to perfection, but they should also be easy to insert into your ears and easy to remove from your ears. After your hearing aids are inserted into your ears, your hearing instrument specialist will ask how you feel. If they do not feel comfortable, let your specialist know. The main objective of your appointment is to guarantee that you are 100% satisfied with your hearing aids. If the hearing aids do not properly fit, your hearing instrument specialist can make adjustments that are suitable for you. 

      2.   Making Adjustments to Your Hearing Aids

It’s unusual for a hearing aid wearer to put in a hearing aid and be able to immediately know the best settings. This is one of the benefits of getting your hearing aids fitted by a professional. When your hearing aids are in place, your hearing instrument specialist will adapt the settings to observe your response. They will determine the programs and power levels that would be appropriate for you. Some hearing tests will be completed to verify that you will get the best benefits from your hearing aids.
   
      3.   Helpful Demonstrations

After your hearing instrument specialist properly programs your hearing aids, they will show you how to adjust the settings, how to insert and remove the hearing device, and proper maintenance care for the hearing aids. They will give you helpful demonstrations. Feel free to ask questions along the way. 
      
      4.   Testing out Your New Hearing Aids

During the hearing aid fitting is when you will test your new hearing aids. When you first wear your hearing aids, you should be ready for a little shock. Most new wearers will notice their own voice will sound different. They may also hear a slight sound when they hear high-pitched noises. You hearing instrument specialist will play a spectrum of sounds and tones to observe how respond with your hearing aids. They will change the settings to enhance the clarity, and set the volume to your comfort level. 

Hearing aids can greatly improve your hearing abilities. It’s crucial that they are properly fitted, so that you feel comfortable and reassured while wearing them. A hearing aid fitting is necessary to check the fit of the hearing device, and customized so that you know the best way to use them to your advantage and how to care for them.
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If you need to be fitted for new hearing aids, contact us at Pure Sound Hearing Aids to schedule an appointment with one of our hearing instrument specialists. We offer a wide selection of discount hearing aids for any range of hearing loss!   ​

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