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Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA)

Discover a Revolutionary Hearing Solution with Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids

Now Offering Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) Services:

We are excited to offer Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) services to our patients. If you’ve been struggling with hearing loss and traditional hearing aids are not the right fit for you, this fascinating device could be a great solution. Here’s everything you need to know about BAHA, how it works, and how we can help you with this life-changing technology.

What is a Bone-Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA)?

A Bone Anchored Hearing Aid (BAHA) is a hearing device designed for individuals with hearing loss who cannot benefit from traditional hearing aids. Instead of sitting inside or around your ear, a BAHA uses a small titanium implant placed into your skull behind your ear. The device sends sound vibrations directly to the inner ear through the bone, bypassing the middle ear entirely. This direct transmission can help those with certain types of hearing loss, especially people with conductive hearing loss (where sound is blocked from reaching the inner ear), mixed hearing loss (a combination of both conductive and sensorineural loss), or single-sided deafness (where one ear has normal hearing, and the other is profoundly deaf).

The BAHA system uses a small sound processor that attaches to the titanium implant. The sound processor picks up sounds from your environment and sends vibrations through the implant directly to the bone of your skull. These vibrations travel to the inner ear, allowing you to hear sounds clearly and without interference from the middle ear.

Since the sound bypasses the middle ear, it’s particularly beneficial for people with outer or middle ear issues that prevent sound from being transmitted effectively. It’s also a great option for individuals who are not candidates for traditional hearing aids.

BAHA may be a good option if you:

  • Have conductive or mixed hearing loss
  • Have single-sided deafness (SSD)
  • Have a medical condition that makes traditional hearing aids uncomfortable or ineffective
  • Have tried and struggled with hearing aids in the past
  • Are in good general health and able to undergo surgery

    If you’re unsure whether a BAHA is right for you, don’t worry! We offer comprehensive evaluations to determine if this is the best hearing solution for your needs.

If you’re unsure whether a BAHA is right for you, don’t worry! We offer comprehensive evaluations to determine if this is the best hearing solution for your needs.

Receiving a BAHA involves a surgical procedure to place the titanium implant into the bone behind your ear. This implant serves as the foundation for the sound processor.

Here’s a quick overview of the process:

  1. Evaluation & Assessment: First, we’ll conduct a thorough evaluation to assess your hearing loss and determine whether a BAHA is right for you.
  2. Surgery Referral: If you’re a candidate, we’ll refer you to an experienced surgeon who will perform the implant surgery. This is typically done under local anesthesia, and the procedure takes about an hour or less.
  3. Healing Period: After the surgery, there is a healing period, typically around 6 to 8 weeks, to allow the titanium implant to fuse with the bone. During this time, you will not wear the sound processor.
  4. Programming and Activation: Once the implant has fully integrated with the bone, our audiologist will activate your device and program it for your specific hearing needs. We’ll work with you to fine-tune the settings, so you experience the best sound quality possible.

We’re thrilled to offer BAHA services at Now Hear This®! We understand how important it is to hear clearly, and we’re here to guide you through the entire process—from your initial consultation to surgery and the activation and programming of your BAHA device.

If you are interested in exploring a BAHA as a solution for your hearing needs, contact our team today at 919-256-2898. We will be with you every step of the way as we are committed to helping you hear the world around you.

Contact us now to schedule a consultation! Let’s discuss how a Bone Anchored Hearing Aid can change your life.

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