Hearing Aid Fitting
Finding the right hearing aids for your specific needs is a personalized process that requires professional expertise. At Hearing & Balance Solutions in Charlotte, NC, Dr. Gosu works with you to select the optimal hearing aids based on your hearing loss, lifestyle, and budget. As a Dr. Cliff approved Best Practice Pro provider, we follow audiology best practices during the fitting process, including Real Ear Measurement, to ensure you achieve the best possible hearing outcomes.
How Our Hearing Aid Fitting Service Works
Comprehensive Hearing Evaluation and Consultation
We begin with a thorough hearing assessment and discussion about your lifestyle, communication needs, and preferences. This helps us understand both your hearing loss characteristics and the environments where you need to hear better, guiding our technology recommendations.
Personalized Device Selection and Fitting
Based on your evaluation, we select appropriate hearing aids from top manufacturers like Oticon, ReSound, Starkey, Phonak, and Widex. We fit the devices to your ears and perform initial programming based on your hearing test results and listening preferences.
Verification with Real Ear Measurement
As a Dr. Cliff approved Best Practice Pro provider, we verify your fitting using Real Ear Measurement. This objective method measures the actual sound output of your hearing aids while they're in your ears, allowing us to make precise adjustments to ensure optimal amplification for your specific hearing needs.
Understanding Hearing Aid Technology
Modern hearing aids are sophisticated computers with advanced signal processing capabilities. Unlike one-size-fits-all solutions, properly fitted hearing aids are programmed to address your specific hearing loss pattern and communication needs. Research consistently shows that professional fitting services lead to higher satisfaction rates and better outcomes compared to over-the-counter or self-fitted devices.
The difference between merely amplifying sound and truly enhancing hearing lies in proper fitting protocols. Through our comprehensive approach, we ensure your hearing aids provide the right amplification in the right places to help you hear the sounds that matter most to you.
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Access to premium technology from multiple leading manufacturers
Objective verification through Real Ear Measurement
Custom programming based on your specific hearing loss pattern
Ongoing support and adjustments for optimal performance
Why Choose Professional Fitting Services
The success of hearing aids depends largely on how well they're fit to your specific needs. Professional fitting services offer advantages that aren't available with self-fitted devices. Our expertise in hearing science, combined with specialized equipment and fitting protocols, allows us to optimize your hearing experience in ways that wouldn't be possible otherwise.
Schedule Your Hearing Aid Consultation
At Hearing & Balance Solutions, Dr. Gosu is committed to helping you find the perfect hearing solution. Whether you're new to hearing aids or looking to upgrade your current technology, our comprehensive fitting process ensures you'll receive devices that truly meet your needs.
Modern hearing aids offer remarkable features including Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeability, artificial intelligence, and more. During your consultation, we'll explain the options available and help you navigate the choices to find technology that fits seamlessly into your life. Contact us today at (704) 912-4422 to schedule your hearing aid consultation at our South Park location. Take the first step toward better hearing and improved quality of life with professionally fitted hearing technology.
We work with multiple leading manufacturers including Oticon, ReSound, Starkey, Phonak, and Widex. We offer various styles including behind-the-ear (BTE), receiver-in-canal (RIC), and custom in-the-ear options. Modern hearing aids include features like Bluetooth connectivity, rechargeability, and artificial intelligence.
Real Ear Measurement is an objective verification method that measures the actual sound output of hearing aids while they're in your ears. This ensures your devices are providing the precise amplification needed for your specific hearing loss and ear canal acoustics. This best practice protocol leads to better hearing outcomes and is a standard part of our fitting process.
The adjustment period varies for each person, typically ranging from a few weeks to a few months. Your brain needs time to relearn how to process sounds you haven't heard in a while. We provide guidance and support throughout this adaptation period, with regular follow-up appointments to address any concerns and make necessary adjustments.
While hearing aids provide significant benefit, they don't restore hearing to normal in the same way glasses can restore vision to 20/20. Hearing aids amplify sounds to make them audible and help with speech understanding, but the experience differs from natural hearing. With proper fitting and realistic expectations, most users report substantial improvements in their communication abilities and quality of life.
Initially, you may need several adjustments as you adapt to your new devices. After the initial period, we recommend check-ups every 4-6 months for cleaning and programming adjustments if needed. Your hearing may change over time, requiring periodic updates to your settings to maintain optimal performance.
Prescription hearing aids are professionally fit based on comprehensive hearing tests and are programmed specifically for your hearing loss pattern using Real Ear Measurement. They include ongoing professional service, adjustments, and support. Over-the-counter devices offer limited amplification with minimal customization and typically lack professional support. For most individuals with hearing loss, professionally fit devices provide superior outcomes and satisfaction.
