The decision to purchase hearing aids can seem confusing, but we try to make it as simple as possible by giving you the necessary information you need to make an informed decision.  Hearing aids come in different styles and circuitry.  Below you will find descriptions of the various styles available.  By style, we mean shape and size of the aid.  Following that, a brief discussion is available about differences in circuitry.  Your Hearing Instrument Specialist will discuss with you, after a complete hearing examination, the style and circuitry best suited for your loss.  

HEARING AID STYLES

FULL SHELL - In the ear (ITE) hearing aid. Fills the entire bowl of the ear. This is the most versatile instrument style.

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HALF SHELL - Similar to the full shell hearing aid, but about half the size.

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CANAL AID - In the canal (ITC) hearing aid. Fits into the opening of the ear canal making it less visible, yet still provides the size needed for longer battery life.

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MINI CANAL AID - This instrument is smaller than the traditional canal aid, therefore is designed for less severe hearing loss. RX34 Canal.JPG (5194 bytes)
CIC - Completely in Canal Hearing Aid.  Hides entirely within the ear canal.  This instrument style is not appropriate for everyone and may require more than two visits. Cic.JPG (5759 bytes)
INVISA-FIT is a new open fitted BTE which uses a small locking wire to secure it in place instead of an ear mold.  Nearly invisible and the most natural sound ever! Available in Better and Premium Digital models.

BTE - Behind The Ear Aid.   Fits behind the ear and is attached to a custom ear mold.  This type of aid is useful for more severe hearing loss and allows a more powerful battery to be used.

 

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HEARING AID CIRCUITRY 

BASIC HEARING AID - Class A Liner amplification has been the standard in the industry for many years.
 

BETTER HEARING AID - Class D Linear amplification utilizes an integrated output amplifier within the receiver.  This allows for fewer components, reduced battery drain and higher output with less distortion.

DIGITAL HEARING AID - All our digital hearing aids offer the most accurately reproduced sound possible.  Digital technology gives superior sound reproduction for a quiet, crisp sound with less circuit noise--much like the quality of CD music.  Digital technology automatically decreases background noise while increasing speech sounds.  Annoying feedback is also greatly reduced with the digital circuitry.  Power options meet the needs of mild to severe hearing loss.

INVISA-FIT - If you’re not hearing as well these days, but don’t like the look of those big bulky hearing aids, then the INVISA-FIT open-fit could be your little secret! Nearly invisible, even friends & family won’t notice you’re wearing it. The digital Premium INVISA-FIT is ergonomically shaped with an open-fit receiver in the ear on a thin tube for comfort and superior sound. It is easy and convenient to use with remote control operation and an adaptive directional mic system. The digital Better INVISA-FIT also fits comfortably with only a thin clear tube in your ear, leaving it open to the sounds around you.

HEARING AID PRICES

IN THE EAR HEARING AIDS  

Style Basic Better Basic Digital  Better Digital   Digital  + Better Digital
Full Shell $195 $455 $495 $895 $1,195 $1,395
Half Shell * * $795 $1,095 $1,295 $1,595
Canal * * $795 $1,095 $1,295 $1,595
Mini Canal * * * $1,395 $1,695 $1,895
CIC * * * $1,395 $1,695 $1,895

PRICES EFFECTIVE May 1, 2008

BEHIND THE EAR 

Style Basic Digital BTE Digital BTE Better Premium 
BTE $495 $895 *  
INVISA-FIT (set) * * $2,390 $3,595 
INVISA-FIT (single)     $1,195 $2,025 


ADD-ON OPTIONS AND MODIFICATIONS

   
Earmold (Soft) $70.00
Earmold (Hard) $50.00
Power Add On  (ITE or BTE) $230.00

WE DO NOT HAVE A 30 DAY TRIAL PERIOD

ALL NEW HEARING AIDS HAVE A 12-MONTH WARRANTY ON 
PARTS AND WORKMANSHIP.

REPLACEMENT WARRANTY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

EXTENDED WARRANTY AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

PRICES AND STYLE AVAILABILITY ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE

*NOT AVAILABLE IN THIS STYLE

 

BATTERIES

Mid-America Hearing Center offers some of the lowest prices available on hearing aid batteries.  We can do this because we buy in large volume.  We want to share this savings with you!

Order batteries online-LOWER PRICES

4-Pack only $2.75
No Limit!  

Call 1-800-354-1905 to place your order.  No Shipping Charges!

For more information Call Mid-America Dental & Hearing Center at 1-800-354-1905 / 1-800-372-4554 or  E-Mail us!