Today we have more advanced options for treating hearing loss than ever before. In HearingLife, our certified hearing care professionals are trained to find the most optimal treatment for your unique hearing needs.
In case you have a hearing loss, we offer the latest in hearing technology to help you hear better. It starts with a thorough examination of your hearing.
Types of treatments for hearing loss
After your hearing care professional understands your hearing needs and has conducted a hearing evaluation, your treatment options will be discussed. The most common treatment options are:
If hearing aids are recommended as part of your treatment plan, your hearing care professional will discuss the solutions available to you. There are many options available to suit your hearing and communication needs.
Begin your journey to better hearing today:
Book a free appointment
Take the first step to better hearing by scheduling an appointment. The appointment is free of charge with no obligation to purchase.
Hearing loss types and treatment
The main types of hearing loss (sensorineural and conductive) affect different parts of the ear, and the recommended treatment differs for each type. Additionally, there are other forms of hearing loss that are unique in their symptoms and treatment options. You can read about standard treatment options for each by clicking on the hearing loss types and causes below.
Treating your hearing loss has a wide range of proven benefits:
Discover hearing aid styles for all degrees of hearing loss
Knowing your level of hearing loss is an important step to understanding what might qualify as the best hearing aid for you. No matter your level of hearing loss, your hearing care professional will discuss the options available to suit your specific needs.
Level of hearing loss
 Behind-the-ear Plus + Ultra Power |
 Completely-in-the-canal |
 In-the-canal |
 Half/Full shell in-the-ear |
 miniRITE (Receiver-in-the-ear) |
miniRITE R (Receiver-in-the-ear) |
 Invisible-in-the-canal |
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| Mild to moderate hearing loss |
✔ |
✔ | ✔ |
✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
| Severe hearing loss |
✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
✗ |
| Profound hearing loss |
✔ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
Mild to moderate hearing loss
When finding a hearing aid to treat mild to moderate hearing loss, there are a wide range of hearing aid styles to choose from. Both in-the-ear and behind-the-ear hearing aid styles are suitable, and the features can be personalized based on your preferences.
Severe hearing loss
In the case of severe hearing loss, behind-the-ear hearing aids are the most common hearing aid type used to treat this type of hearing loss, due to the fact that they typically have the battery power and technology required to effectively treat severe hearing loss. Full shell in-the-ear hearing aids may also be an option, depending on your hearing needs. No matter the option you choose, the features in the hearing aid can be catered to your personal needs.
Profound hearing loss
For those with profound hearing loss, if a powerful behind-the-ear hearing aid does not significantly improve the ability to hear in everyday life, then a hearing care professional may recommend surgical solutions such as cochlear implants or bone-anchored hearing systems.
Read our 3-step guide to finding the best hearing aid for your needs
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Last reviewed 2023-07-01
