Our Hearing Products
Our providers at Hearing at ACENT carry products to treat a variety of hearing conditions and fit a variety of budgets. We carry a wide array of products for hearing protection as well as amplification (hearing aids) at our facility in Anchorage, AK.
If you are looking for a new hearing device or need service for an existing one, request a consultation at Hearing at ACENT using our online form, or call us at (907) 279-8800 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Mark Lorenz also performs cochlear implant surgery for individuals who may not benefit from hearing aids. Unlike hearing aids, which amplify sounds, cochlear implants can enable hearing in individuals who are deaf or severely hearing impaired due to a damaged cochlea.
Types of Hearing Aids
If your hearing evaluation indicated that you are a candidate for a hearing aid, your audiologist will review the types of hearing aids to help you choose the one that is best suited to your preferences, lifestyle, and needs.
Important: Certain types of hearing aids may not be suited to your specific hearing needs or ear anatomy.
| Hearing Aid Type | Best Suited for | Pros Include | Cons Include |
|---|---|---|---|
| Completely in the Canal (CIC) | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Most discreet style because it is completely hidden inside the ear Sound not distorted by wind |
Often cannot be adjusted Often lack advanced features Small batteries may be difficult to handle and not last long |
| In the Canal (ITC) | Mild to moderate hearing loss | Less noticeable than larger styles Easy to insert and remove Include adjustment controls |
May make the ear feel plugged up if you are able to hear low-pitch sounds |
| In the Ear (ITE) | Mild to moderately severe hearing loss | Longer battery life than CIC and ITC Easy to insert and remove Include adjustment controls |
More visible than CIC and ITC styles May make the ear feel plugged up if you are able to hear low-pitch sounds |
| Behind the Ear (BTE) —includes Receiver in Canal (RIC) and Receiver in the Ear (RITE) | Wide range of hearing needs | Good for patients who can hear low-pitch sounds Greatest sound amplification Include adjustment controls |
Most visible style Longest battery life Sound may be distorted by wind |
Our highly-trained providers look forward to meeting you and answering all of your questions.
Request a ConsultationHearing Products
We offer many top hearing aid and hearing protection product lines at our Anchorage facility, which include but are not limited to those listed in this section.
Siemens
Considered by many to be the "gold standard" in hearing products, Siemens hearing aids have been helping the world to hear for more than 130 years. The extensive product line includes models for every lifestyle and all configurations of hearing loss.
Learn about various types of hearing loss and how Siemens hearing aids can help.
Widex
Widex specializes in discreet, easy to use hearing aids with natural sound quality. This company developed the first fully digital in-the-ear hearing aid, and revolutionized wireless technology for hearing devices.
Discover how Widex hearing aids can improve your hearing.
Westone
We carry a variety of Westone high-performance music monitors and hearing protection products. Top musicians and athletes around the world trust Westone to protect their hearing and enhance their performance.
We Service Hearing Aids: We have the training and technology to service most hearing aids, even if we don't carry the line in our office.