#5 Comfortable Fit
Current Hearing Aids
Many hearing aids require a mold to be taken of your ear for the product’s fabrication. The mold is then sent to an offsite facility where, from several days to weeks, the hearing aids are manufactured using an oversized plastic shell. The tight fit may be uncomfortable, may cause perspiration and may make your ear itch. In some cases, the oversized plastic shell can create ear wax compaction which can cause further hearing loss.
Zounds Difference
Because of its sophisticated feedback cancellation, Zounds hearing aids do not require a tight fit or ear mold. Our hearing aids utilize soft foam sleeves which expand and contract to fit the exact contour of your ear canal. They capture moisture which can help eliminate the ear itch. Additionally, the foam sleeves are disposable which may promote good hygiene; if the foam sleeve becomes soiled with ear wax, simply take off the foam sleeve, throw it away, and replace with a new foam sleeve.