No one wants to wear a hearing aid. Much like no one would choose to wear glasses or contacts if they didn’t need to.
The truth is that 95% of hearing loss can be treated with hearing aids. Yet only 22% of individuals who could benefit from hearing aids actually use them. This is largely due to concerns about cost, comfort and appearance.
Hearing aids have come a long way in recent years — in price, functionality and looks. And if you suffer from hearing loss — as 36 million Americans do — they can do amazing things to improve your day-to-day life. Studies reveal that your hearing can affect everything from your performance at work or school, to your relationships and emotional well-being.
You probably have several concerns about whether a hearing aid is right for you. Click the links below to learn how Hearing Doctors of Kansas can help you address them. And if you have questions, or would like to discuss hearing aids or other treatment options, please contact us.
About 50% of nonusers say that cost prevents them from using hearing aids. So exactly how much do hearing aids run?
You may have tried a hearing aid before and struggled to become accustomed to it. But not all hearing aids are the same.
For some people, the biggest deterrent to wearing a hearing aid is concern about how it will affect their appearance.
In most cases, hearing aids are the best treatment option for people with hearing loss. But they aren’t the only option.
“I first went to another doctor and didn’t like the aids. I came to Dr. Ruggle, and now I love my hearing aids. I’m so pleased with these.”
Barbara from Manhattan, KS
Smokers are 1.69 times more likely to have hearing loss than nonsmokers.