Trinity Hearing & Balance Center offers state of the art hearing aid technology. The latest and most up to date advancements in digital technology of hearing aids are available. From affordable entry level products to advanced digital technology, Dr. Kelly Hansen will help you make the best choice for your lifestyle. Most major brands of hearing aids are available. The new advancements in hearing aid technology can make many old problems disappear.

Hearing aid services include:

-selection, fitting, and dispensing of hearing aids as well as assistive listening devices

-in office demonstrations of hearing aid technology

-Extremely competetive hearing aid pricing

-30 day money back guarantee for your protection

-hearing aid repairs and cleaning

-custom made eamolds including swim molds and hearing protection for musicians and hunters

-hearing aid accessories including batteries, drying units, cleaning tools and wax guards

The most commonly reported problem by hearing impaired individuals is difficulty understanding speech in the presence of noise.  Clinical studies have shown even mild amounts of hearing loss can affect one's ability to communicate in background noise.  The good news is that hearing aids CAN help you hear better in background noise!  Hearing aids utilizing directional microphones have been proven to reduce background noise and are much more effective than traditional microphones.  Traditional microphones are used in most conventional hearing aids and pick up sound from all around equally.  All sounds are ampified equally, regardless of its origin.  On the other hand, with directional microphones, sound is selectively amplified.  Sound waves which come from the front are enhanced, while sounds from behind are reduced.  The result is conversational speech which is easier to hear and background noise is reduced. 

At Trinity Hearing & Balance Center, you can expect Dr. Hansen to evaluate your hearing status and eligibility for amplification.  You will learn the cause and degree of your hearing loss.  Your specific communication needs will be discussed as well as what technology is most appropriate to fill those needs.  If desied, you will receive a personal demonstration of directional microphones  and experience how well you CAN hear in background noise.
                               

In The Ear Hearing Aid



In The Canal Hearing Aid



Completely In The Canal Hearing Aid



Micro Power Behind the Ear Hearing Aid

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Are all hearing aids the same?
Today, nearly all hearing aids are digital, but that does NOT mean they are the same.  Digital hearing aids can do more with sound than conventional technology.  They can make many of the features of a hearing aid automatic.  However, digital hearing aids vary by the number and type of features offered.

Is smaller better?
Not necessarily-depending on your specific hearing need, smaller may not be better.  The hearing aid that is best for you may depend on many factors including:  amount of hearing loss and types of listening situations you are in on a daily basis.  Each model has different features, so what is right for one person may not be right for you.

Should I wear one hearing aid or two?
Being able to hear with both ears is as important as being able to see with both eyes.  Two hearing aids can be beneficial in attaining a more balanced sense of hearing, provide better understanding in noisy situations, and achieve a better sense of direction for locating the source of a sound.

Why do hearing aids cost so much?
Hearing aids are actually tiny, personalized computers, customized for each individual.  Years of research and development are spent to engineer hearing aids with the best sound quality and features.  Just like stereos and television sets, more features = greater expense.  The miniaturization of computer chips allow for more discreet hearing aids which also means more cost.

Will a hearing aid cure my hearing loss?
No, hearing aids cannot cure hearing loss or restore completely normal hearing.  Hearing aids can:  significantly aid your ability to understand those around you and help you function more fully in daily communication situations.