Hearing Aid Fittings in Miami

1. Pre-Fitting Consultation

Before the fitting begins, our Miami audiologist will review your hearing test results, also known as an audiogram. This test gives us detailed information about the type and degree of hearing loss. During this consultation, we’ll discuss your lifestyle, specific hearing challenges, and your expectations. This information helps us to determine the best settings for your devices.

2. Choosing the Right Hearing Aids

At New Generation Hearing Centers, we offer a wide range of hearing aid styles and brands to ensure you have options that meet your hearing needs and personal preferences. Our audiologists will explain the different features and benefits of each type. Together, we’ll choose the device that best fits your lifestyle and budget.

3. Customizing the Fit

Once you’ve selected the right hearing aids, the fitting process begins. Our Miami audiologist will carefully measure your ear to ensure the device fits securely and comfortably. Ensuring the physical fit of your hearing aids is critical. Poorly fitted hearing aids can cause irritation, discomfort, or even interfere with sound quality. We aim to ensure your devices are so comfortable that you hardly notice you’re wearing them.

4. Programming the Hearing Aids

The next step is programming your hearing aids. We will fine-tune your devices using specialized software based on your hearing test results. This involves adjusting the volume, frequency response, and other settings to match your specific hearing loss. The programming will ensure that soft sounds are audible, speech is clear, and loud sounds are not uncomfortable.

5. Real-Ear Measurements

At New Generation Hearing Centers, we utilize advanced technology, such as real-ear measurements, to verify the settings of your hearing aids. A small microphone placed in your ear canal will measure the sound levels delivered by the hearing aids. This allows us to ensure that the devices are amplifying sound appropriately and are customized to your ear’s unique shape and acoustics.

6. Learning to Use Your Hearing Aids

After programming, our Miami audiologist will guide you through the proper use and care of your hearing aids. We’ll cover how to insert, remove, and clean them and how to use additional features such as Bluetooth connectivity or tinnitus relief functions. We will also help you understand what to expect from your hearing aids and provide tips for getting used to wearing them.

7. Follow-Up Appointments

Your first hearing aid fitting is just the beginning. Adjustments and fine-tuning may be necessary as you begin to wear your hearing aids in various environments. That’s why follow-up appointments are a vital part of the process at New Generation Hearing Centers. During these follow-ups, we’ll assess how well your hearing aids are working for you, make any necessary adjustments, and answer any new questions you may have.