Benefits of Behind-the-Ear (BTE) Hearing Aids

BTE hearing aids can be used with the mildest hearing loss as well as the most severe. Even children with profound hearing loss will benefit from super power BTEs. Following are some of the reasons why BTEs are the best option for young children.

• Safety
  All Phonak BTEs can have tamper proof battery doors to prevent children from inadvertently opening and swallowing the battery. Batteries are harmful and toxic Contact the hospital immediately if your child swallows a battery.
  
  
• Feedback
  Feedback is the irritating "whistle" that a hearing aid makes when it is not fitting properly or when something, like a car seat, is too close to the hearing aid. Feedback is less of a problem with BTEs.
  
  
• Earmolds
  Earmolds may need to be changed 6 to 8 times each year because the baby’s ear canal grows rapidly. The BTE earmold can be easily removed from the hearing aid and replaced quickly and easily.
  
  
• Cleanliness
  The earmold can be removed for regular cleaning.
  
  
• FM Use
  FM systems are used with hearing aids in the car, the house, or in school to improve the quality of the sound. BTE hearing aids can be ordered with FM system compatibility.
  
  
• Consistent Use
  BTE hearing aids are easier to handle, less likely to be misplaced or lost, more durable, have fewer repair problems, and have less feedback. This leads to more consistent hearing aid use