attentions to wearing bte hearing aids at the first time

A behind-the-ear (BTE) hearing aid hooks over the top of your ear and rests behind the ear. A tube connects the hearing aid to a custom earpiece called an ear mold that fits in your ear canal. This type is appropriate for people of all ages and those with almost any type of hearing loss.

Upon purchasing your first set of hearing aids, you should be instructed on how to tell left from right and how to wear them correctly. Key features should be pointed out to you and instructions on how to charge or change the batteries should also be given.

The do’s and don’ts should be made clear and general maintenance tasks described.

It can be a little bewildering at first because there is an awful lot of information to take in. Some devices are packed with modern tech and programs that connect wirelessly to your phone or earphones. You may wish to spend some time getting to know your instrument and its features.

Never walk away from a consultation until you fully understand all that is necessary to get the most out of your hearing aids. 

When getting used to hearing aids, the ear may become a little sensitive due to the nature of the device sitting in your ear. It is advisable to formulate a structured plan to break them in gradually even then some adjustment may be required.

Follow up appointments may be scheduled to adjust the earmold to achieve the correct fit. However, you should wear hearing aids as regularly as possible to avoid your hearing loss from becoming worse and also to practice those essential functions to keep them clean and safe.