{"id":4518,"date":"2023-01-27T15:01:12","date_gmt":"2023-01-27T23:01:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hearingsb.com\/?p=4518"},"modified":"2023-01-27T15:01:13","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T23:01:13","slug":"signs-your-hearing-aid-doesnt-fit-properly","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearingsb.com\/signs-your-hearing-aid-doesnt-fit-properly\/","title":{"rendered":"Signs Your Hearing Aid Doesn\u2019t Fit Properly"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

One study<\/a> focused on the reasons people who need hearing aids don\u2019t use them found that \u201chearing aid value, fit and comfort and maintenance of the hearing aid, attitude, device factors, financial reasons, psycho-social\/situational factors, healthcare professionals attitudes, ear problems, and appearance\u201d are the main factors. The purpose of this post is to focus on hearing aid fit \u2013 specifically, signs your hearing aid doesn\u2019t fit properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Experience Discomfort or Pain<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

While you may be constantly aware of your hearing aids when you first start wearing them, you should never experience discomfort or pain. If you do, this likely means they don\u2019t fit your ears properly<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your Hearing Aids Don\u2019t Stay In<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If your hearing aids aren\u2019t staying in your ears, this could be a sign they don\u2019t fit well, too. If they\u2019re too large, you won\u2019t be able to insert them all the way, and if they\u2019re too small, they won\u2019t stay in place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Experience Poor Sound Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When your hearing aids are in, sounds should be clear, especially in places like Alameda Park on Santa Barbara Street. If they\u2019re not clear or if you\u2019re experiencing a whistling or screeching sound called feedback, this is another sign of poor fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Have Earwax Buildup<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This may be a surprising sign, but if you have earwax building up in your ear canals behind your hearing aids, this could also indicate your hearing aids don\u2019t fit well. A well-fit device should keep your ear canals clear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You Just Don\u2019t Wear Them<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re not wearing your hearing aids, even if you can\u2019t pinpoint a reason why, this is a very common sign of poor fit. It\u2019s important to see an audiologist to diagnose the problem if you\u2019re not wanting to wear your hearing aids<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What to Do If Your Hearing Aids Don\u2019t Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you experience any of the problems listed above, it\u2019s important to schedule an appointment with your audiologist at Hearing Services of Santa Barbara<\/span> right away. A hearing aid expert can diagnose the problem \u2013 such as the hearing aids being too small, too large or the wrong shape \u2013 and correct it. They may take new impressions of your ears or give you different size earmolds. When you leave their office, you should be hearing better and more comfortably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information or to schedule an appointment with a hearing aid expert, call Hearing Services of Santa Barbara<\/span> today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n