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Advanced hearing loss treatment

Today, we have more advanced options for treating hearing loss than ever before. At HearingLife, our certified hearing care experts are trained to find the optimal treatment for your unique hearing needs.

If you suffer from hearing loss, we offer the latest in hearing technology to help you hear better. It starts with a thorough assessment of your hearing. 


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Types of treatments for hearing loss

After your hearing care expert understands your hearing needs and has conducted a hearing assessment, 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 expert will discuss the solutions available to you. There are many hearing aid options available to suit your hearing and communication needs.

Hearing aid types

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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.4 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.

Did you know?

People with hearing loss wait an average of 7 years before they choose to seek treatment.

Getting your hearing evaluated and treated with hearing aids is easy and painless. In fact, most hearing aid users regret that they didn't seek treatment even sooner.  

Consequences of hearing loss
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Benefits of treating your hearing loss

Treating your hearing loss has a wide range of proven benefits:

  • Better communication
  • Improved social engagement
  • Improved quality of life
  • Improved performance at work5
  • Increased levels of confidence

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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 expert will discuss the options available to suit your specific needs. 

Level of hearing loss

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Invisible-in-the-canal		 Completely-in-the-canal
Completely-in-the-canal		 In-the-canal
In-the-canal		 Half/Full shell in-the-ear
Half/Full shell in-the-ear		 miniRITE (Receiver-in- the-ear)
miniRITE (Receiver-in-the-ear)		  
miniRITE R (Receiver-in-the-ear)		 Behind-the-ear Plus Power
Behind-the-ear Plus + Ultra Power
Mild to 
moderate
hearing loss		  ✔


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Severe
hearing loss 		 ✖ ✖ ✖ ✔ ✔ ✔
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Profound
hearing loss
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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 of the hearing aid can be adjusted 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 expert 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

Modern hearing aids for those with hearing loss

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Oticon Zeal™

Meet the first hearing aid to do it all—unseen. Finally.

  • Discreet design that fits comfortably and securely in your ear.
  • Supports conversations using intelligent sound processing.
  • Connects to your favorite devices.
  • All-day power when you need it - enjoy up to 20 hours of battery life* and charge on the go.
  • Get tested and fitted on the spot, then take your hearing aids home the same day.
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Oticon Own SI™

Love your ears with our most discreet hearing aids to date.

  • Breakthrough AI technology trained on millions of complex sounds to provide a more natural representation of sound and speech.
  • Stabilization features designed to detect and manage disruptive noises so you can enjoy the moment without interruption.
  • Discreet design that is truly invisible in 9 out of 10 ears.6
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Oticon Intent™

Oticon's next-generation hearing solution
Live fully and intentionally with a revolutionary hearing solution made to fit seamlessly into your life.

  • Experience improved speech quality and listening comfort.
  • Designed to be discreet, you can go about your daily life with confidence. 
  • Stay connected all day with fast charging and fast pairing to your other devices.‡
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Oticon Real™

Oticon's all-new hearing solution

At HearingLife, we want you to stay connected to all you love in life. With Oticon Real you may experience:

  • Exceptional speech clarity
  • Significant reduction in listening effort
  • Revolutionary innovation for managing wind and disruptive sounds
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Oticon Own™

Oticon's new fully customizable in-the-ear hearing aid

We are all made differently – different sizes, interests and lifestyles. And so are our ears. Oticon Own™ is tailored to each user for the most comfortable fit.

  • Personalized to fit your needs and lifestyle

  • Superior listening experience

  • Easy connectivity to your devices

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Oticon Zircon

Life-changing technology designed for celebration

It’s time to start socializing and celebrating a life filled with sound. Oticon Zircon delivers 360° speech and clear sound from all directions, even when in noisy environments, so you can focus on the sounds you love.

  • Powered by the Polaris™ platform – our most intelligent computer chip ever, offers more speed, precision and capacity
  • Includes an extensive range of connectivity options that allows you to connect to a wide range of devices
  • Available in your choice of rechargeable and non-rechargeable styles
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FAQs about treating hearing loss

Leslie Soiles, Chief Audiologist at [Company Name]
Dr. Leslie Soiles

Au.D., Doctor of Audiology
Lic. #364, Chief Audiologist, HearingLife
Dr. Leslie Soiles founded HearingLife’s Shrewsbury office, formerly known as New England Hearing Instruments. As a Doctor of Audiology, she spent the first half of her career working with Ear, Nose and Throat  (ENT) physicians.

Dr. Soiles now serves as Chief Audiologist for HearingLife. Click here to read her complete bio and learn more about her education and background.

Last reviewed 2025-07-01

Sources

1. Beck D.L. (2012) British Academy of Audiology. Podium presentation

2. Clason, D. (2017, July 13). Can allergies affect your ears and cause hearing loss? Healthy Hearing. https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/51352-Can-allergies-cause-hearing-loss.

3. Clason, D. (2020, January 21). Dual sensory impairment: Hearing loss and vision loss. https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/52555-How-hearing-loss-is-different-than-losing-your-vision.

4. Clason, D. (2019, October 29). Sensorineural hearing loss (SNHL) causes. Healthy Hearing. https://www.healthyhearing.com/report/50276-Common-causes-of-sensorineural-hearing-loss.

5. Mossman, A., DeMario, V. K., Price, C., Seal, S. M., Willink, A., Reed, N. S., & Nieman, C. L. (2023). Association between adult-onset hearing loss and income: A systematic review. Ear and Hearing, 44(5), 931–939.

6. Blustein, J., Weinstein, B. E., & Chodosh, J. (2023b). It is time to change our message about hearing loss and dementia. Journal of the American Geriatrics Society, 71(8), 2676-2679.

7. Hearing Industries Association. (2019, March 27). MT10: MarkeTrak 10. Marketing Research, Inc.

8. Juul Jensen (2018). Closing a gap to normal hearing. Oticon White Paper.

9. Juul Jensen (2019). Oticon Opn S Clinical Evidence. Oticon White Paper.

10. Oticon Opn S™ Hearing Aids l Oticon. https://www.oticon.com/breaking-the-rules.

11. Santurette, S., Ng, E. H. N., Juul Jensen, J., & Man K. L., B. (2020). Oticon More clinical evidence. Oticon Whitepaper.

12. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020, December 14). Sudden Deafness. National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/sudden-deafness.

13. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2020, December 14). Noise-Induced Hearing Loss. National Institute of Deafness and Other Communication Disorders. https://www.nidcd.nih.gov/health/noise-induced-hearing-loss.

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