Myths about Hearing Aids
6 Myths about Hearing Aids When it comes to hearing aids, there is a lot of misinformation or outdated information. Hearing aids have come a long way and are more science-based then you might think. Check out our myths about hearing aids… maybe you’ve been misinformed. Myth 1: Hearing aids will make my hearing ‘normal’ again or ‘cure’ my hearing loss Fact: Unlike glasses that can correct vision to 20/20 instantly, hearing aids can’t restore hearing to 100%. Today’s hearing technology is amazing at what it can do: it can pick up speech while turning down background noise; they can also be programmed with your smartphone and other devices for enhanced clarity. The one thing they CAN’T do is correct your hearing to ‘absolute normal’ again. The technology can’t completely replicate all the complexities of the human ear and brain. However, the good news is that hearing aids CAN significantly improve your hearing ability, allowing you to engage with those around you once again, and notably improve your quality of life. It may not be perfect, but it is a phenomenal change. Myth 2: There is no need to buy two hearing aids. One will work just as good. Fact: Our ears and brains are wondrous and mysterious things, and they like symmetry or pairs. Like other things in our bodies, our ears work best when they work together allowing our brains to interpret sound quicker and with more accuracy. Wearing two hearing aids helps your ears better...
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