Advanced Hearing Aids Fit to Your Hearing
We're proud to work with all the top hearing aid brands to ensure you have access to the best options available. At our Huntsville office, we walk you through the various styles and features of hearing aids, helping you find the best option for your needs. By prioritizing the highest standards of care, we ensure that the hearing aids we provide enable you to experience the best possible hearing and sound quality.
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ClearSong Hearing Program
When you choose hearing technology at Birdsong Audiology, you receive far more than just hearing aids.
Our program includes:
✔ Personalized hearing aid selection and programming
✔ Comfort-focused fitting and easy device training
✔ Bluetooth and accessory setup
✔ Real-world sound optimization and follow-up care
✔ 3 years of ongoing appointments and adjustments
✔ 3-year repair warranty + 2-year loss & damage coverage
✔ Ear cleanings, hearing re-testing, and prescription updates
✔ Loaner devices during repairs
Plus premium hearing technology featuring:
• Advanced directionality
• Speech enhancement
• Maximum noise reduction
• Automatic program switching
Hearing Aid Styles
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Completely-in-the-Canal
Completely-in-the-canal hearing aids are one of the smallest options. They usually use disposable batteries, but there are rechargeable options available. A Bluetooth antenna can be added to this style for wireless capability. They are naturally the most protected from wind noise.
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In-the-Canal
In-the-canal hearing aids are a mid-size option. They are available in both rechargeable and disposable battery options. They can be made with Bluetooth and telecoils. This style is particularly good for anyone concerned about dexterity.
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In-the-Ear
In-the-ear hearing aids are the largest custom style. They are available with either rechargeable or disposable batteries. There are telecoil and Bluetooth options. This style has great retention and is a good option for anyone concerned about using hearing aids with vision or dexterity problems.
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Receiver-in-the-Ear
Receiver-in-the-ear hearing aids are available with custom eartips or domes. They allow the ear to be more open, which is great for a sloping configuration of hearing loss. These hearing aids are available with either rechargeable or disposable batteries. Bluetooth and telecoil options are available.
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Behind-the-Ear
Behind-the-ear hearing aids are the most powerful and kid-friendly hearing aids. A custom earmould is made to fit onto the hearing aid. These hearing aids are available with either rechargeable or disposable batteries. Bluetooth and telecoil options are available. This style is a great option for children and for adults with severe to profound hearing loss.
Frequently Asked Questions
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All major hearing aid manufacturers make great products. When choosing your devices, consider the different styles and features available.
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An amplifier makes everything louder. In contrast, a prescription hearing aid is fit to prescriptive targets. These targets are based on the results of your hearing test. Hearing aids also have advanced digital signal processing features.
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Hearing aids are not free for seniors in Ontario, unless you have third party coverage (e.g. Workplace Safety Insurance Board, Veteran’s Affairs Canada, and so on).
The Assistive Devices Program covers up to $1000 towards a set of hearing aids.
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Hearing aids at Birdsong Audiology range from $4500 to $7500 after government assistance from the Assistive Devices Program has been applied.
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You may choose entry level or standard hearing aids for better affordability.
The Assistive Devices Program covers up to $1000 (for both ears) towards a set of hearing aids.
Some individuals are eligible for coverage through the Workplace Safety Insurance Board, Veterans Affairs Canada, Ontario Works, Ontario Disability Support Program, or Non-Insured Health Benefits.
In Muskoka, you can apply to the McConnell Foundation for financial assistance.
Payment plans are available at Birdsong Audiology.
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Just as your brain adapts to hearing loss, your brain needs time to adapt to hearing aids. New hearing aids can sound “tinny” or “sharp” as you get used to hearing high pitches again.
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Most people start getting comfortable with hearing aids within the first couple of weeks. Fully adapting to hearing aids can take several months. This process should be gradual and comfortable.
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The more consistently you wear your hearing aids, the more you adapt to them which leads to better results. Please let us know if anything is preventing you from wearing your hearing aids all day long so that we can help.
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Birdsong Audiology offers a 60 day return or exchange period. If you’re unhappy with your devices for any reason, we encourage you to let us know so that we can improve your experience. We want you to love your hearing aids!
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It’s much easier to understand in a noisy place when you’re hearing clearly. If you need even more improvement in background noise, accessories that work with your hearing aids can provide additional improvement.
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Hearing aids help you hear the sounds that you’re missing - that means they amplify soft sounds more than loud sounds. While everything might sound strange as you get used to wearing hearing aids, sound should not be uncomfortably loud.
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Hearing aids usually whistle when they’re not fitting an ear well. A properly fit hearing aid should rarely whistle.
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Tinnitus can be a side effect of hearing loss. In those cases, hearing aids can be really helpful for your tinnitus.
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Hearing aids always come with a repair warranty. This warranty covers repairs needed from normal use within a certain time period (usually 3 years).
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The life expectancy of a set of hearing aids is about 5 years, but this can vary.
