Hearing Aid Styles

Hearing aids come in a variety of styles. North State Audiological Services is always at the forefront of the latest and greatest digital hearing aids on the market today. Below are examples of different types of hearing technology we offer at our practice location in Chico.

Receiver-in-the-Canal (RIC)

For mild to severe hearing loss

• Leaves the ear open.
• Reduced or no “plugged up” feeling.
• For mild to severe hearing loss.

Mini Behind-the-Ear (BTE)

For mild to severe hearing loss

• Smaller than standard behind-the-ear hearing devices.
• Leaves the ear open.
• For mild to severe hearing loss.

Standard Behind-the-Ear (BTE)

Appropriate for almost all types of hearing loss

• Fits behind the ear.
• Custom earpiece is molded to fit your outer ear.
• Appropriate for almost all types of hearing loss.
• Appropriate for people of all ages.

Completely In-the-Canal (CIC)

For mild to moderate hearing loss

• Molded to fit deeply within the ear canal.
• Smallest, least visible type of hearing device.
• Placement within the ear cuts down on wind noise.
• For mild to moderate hearing loss.

In-the-Canal (ITC)

For adults with mild to moderately severe hearing loss

• Fits in the ear canal.
• Barely visible.
• Smallest size available with directional technology to hear better in noise.
• For adults with mild to moderately severe hearing loss.

Half Shell In-The-Ear (ITE)

For people with mild to severe hearing loss

• Fits directly into external ear.
• Inserted and adjusted with ease.
• For people with mild to severe hearing loss.

Full Shell In-The-Ear (ITE)

For people with mild to severe hearing loss

• Fits directly into external ear.
• Inserted and adjusted with ease.
• For people with mild to severe hearing loss.

Choosing the right hearing aid depends of the type of lifestyle that you live. Click here to see what lifestyle you fit into: Hearing Aid Comparison

Hearing Aid Accessories

Dehumidifiers

Dehumidifiers are conditioning systems for all types of hearing instruments – traditional hearing systems as well as cochlear implant equipment, noise maskers, ear monitors, and more. While you sleep, it removes moisture, dries earwax, kills germs, and deodorizes your hearing instruments.

For most users, results can include:

• Fewer repairs
• Better sound quality
• Relief from itchy ears
• Longer battery life
• Fresh and clean hearing devices

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