Hearing loss can be the result of many causes, and can manifest in different ways, but hearing aids can provide an excellent solution. If you have hearing loss in one ear, or one ear is significantly worse than the other, it may be that you only need one hearing aid to resolve your hearing difficulties. However, it is usually advised that two hearing aids are better than one.
New digital hearing aids are highly sensitive and discreet, and here at Hidden Hearing, we even stock invisible hearing aids that no one will know you are wearing. Hearing aids work by decoding and processing the sounds you are hearing to give you a clear and balanced hearing experience. There are many factors to consider when you are deciding whether you need one hearing aid or two, and our experienced audiologists will talk these through with you during your appointment.
Do I Need One Hearing Aid Or Two?
Your audiologist will discuss the following with you:
1. Hearing quality. Of course, the most important consideration when you’re choosing hearing aids is the quality of the hearing experience. Having hearing aids in both ears can help you to balance the sounds coming from either side, and can help to regulate volume and background sound.
2. Sound clarity. Your hearing aids do not simply make sounds louder, but also work to clarify the sounds that you hear. Being able to adjust the volume levels and balance in both ears can help to make sounds clearer and to enable you to distinguish them more effectively.
3. Protect your hearing. One important purpose of hearing aids is to prevent further deterioration of the hearing system. This is more effective if hearing aids are worn in both ears, since it prevents one ear from compensating for the other, which may lead to hearing becoming weaker on the other side.
4. Cost implications. If you are concerned about the cost of hearing aids, the idea of only having to buy one may appeal to you. You can weigh this up with your audiologist and discuss whether it is an option for you.
5. Personal situation. Some people find that wearing two hearing aids makes them feel off balance, or can be uncomfortable in some situations, such as when playing or listening to music. If this is your experience, and if your hearing is only deficient in one ear, you may not need hearing aids in both ears.
Try Digital Hearing Aids at Hidden Hearing
Hidden Hearing is the leading private provider of hearing care solutions in Ireland, with a national network that includes over seventy-five branches and clinics. You can book a free hearing test and talk to our audiologists about the latest digital hearing aids that may be available to you. Pop into your local branch today, or contact Hidden Hearing online.