Your Hearing Journey
What to Expect at a Hearing Aid Fitting
Hearing aid fitting is a critical part of your treatment success. Hearing aids work best when custom-fitted to your ears and adjusted for your specific needs and preferences. That’s why reputable hearing aid brands won’t sell their products online. They want you to have the best possible experience with a professional fitting.
When you’ve selected your hearing aids, our expert professionals at El Dorado Hearing will make sure your hearing aids feel comfortable. With your hearing aids in place, we’ll program them. We’re happy to show the advanced features of your hearing aids and how to take care of them. If your hearing aids don’t meet your expectations, return them immediately so we can adjust them for you.
Your Hearing Aid Fitting Will Help You Get the Best Sound
We’ll program your new hearing aids based on your hearing test results, your individual preferences, and your unique listening environments. We can fine-tune your hearing aids to help you hear in various situations, including restaurants, crowds, and other difficult listening situations. Hearing is subjective; friends with the same hearing loss as you may prefer to have their hearing aids programmed differently.
Live Speech Mapping
We also use Live Speech Mapping, a hearing aid fitting process that uses probe microphones and live real-time speech. It allows you and your family members to immediately see the benefits of hearing aids and understand the fitting process.
Getting Used to Your Hearing Aids
Hearing loss often develops gradually, so adjusting to hearing aids takes time and practice. While some people adapt within days, most need a few weeks to a few months. The greater and longer-lasting the hearing loss, the more challenging the adjustment may be.
Be patient as you get used to new sounds, and visit our office for adjustments or support when needed. We’re here to help you through the process!
Getting the Most from Your Hearing Aids
Get the Most from Your Hearing Aids
- Wear them regularly: Consistent use helps you adjust and gives us feedback for fine-tuning.
- Note challenging situations: Tell us where you struggle so we can make adjustments.
- Be patient: It may take two or three visits to achieve the best fit.
Most hearing aids include a 30-day trial period, allowing time for adjustments. If you’re not satisfied, you may return them during the trial period, subject to a small fitting/restocking fee.
Hearing Aids and Follow-up Care
We want you to get the most from your hearing aids. For one to three follow-up visits, we’ll look at the situations where you thrive and those where you might need some improvement. We’ll adjust your hearing aids based on your experience with them. Today’s hearing instruments are highly programmable, and slight readjustments may make a big difference. Your hearing aids should fit comfortably and have proper sound levels. If you’re not satisfied, come see us immediately for alterations to provide a comfortable fit.
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