No, wearing hearing aids will not make your ears lazy. In fact, research tells us the opposite is true. When we have a hearing loss the part of the brain that processes sound is not being used as much as it is designed to be used, this can result in a deterioration in the brains ability to process sounds. When we wear hearing aids the brain is getting all of the information again which keeps that part of the brain stimulated and working well.
No, the way the hearing aids look has nothing to do with how good they are. Hearing aids come in a range of sizes and styles and a range of technology levels. We can get hearing aids in all shapes and sizes at all technology levels.
There is no one hearing aid that is the ‘best’ option for everyone, or even one brand that will be the best for everyone. We are all different with different hearing losses, our brains process sound differently and we need to hear different things in differing environments. Luckily there are many different hearing aid brands, styles and technologies. The ‘best’ hearing aid for you may not be the ‘best’ hearing aid for someone else.
No, most hearing aids have some type of Bluetooth in them. There are entry level hearing aids that are able to connect to your phone. There are lots of different Bluetooth protocols so we do need to make sure that your phone brand/model will work with the hearing aids we choose for you.
Wearing hearing aids can result in wax building up more in the ear canal. Some styles of hearing aids are easier to maintain and less likely to be affected by wax than others. Having regular wax removal will also help prevent issues with the hearing aids.
Typically hearing aids will fit beside glasses arms with no issues. If there is not room, then other hearing aid styles that do not sit on the ear may be the best option for you.