Hearing Aid Styles
Every Major Hearing Aid Style, Matched to You
Brighter Hearing fits every major hearing aid style in Savannah, GA, from near-invisible in-canal devices to powerful behind-the-ear systems and the popular receiver-in-canal models. Because we carry all major manufacturers with Oticon as our primary brand, your style is matched to your audiogram, your daily listening, your dexterity, and your budget rather than a single company's lineup. Our Doctors of Audiology walk through every trade-off so you choose with full information.
Which Style Fits Your Hearing Loss and Lifestyle
The right hearing aid style depends on your degree of hearing loss, your ear anatomy, your dexterity, and how visible you want the device to be. Our Doctors of Audiology walk through every trade-off so you leave confident in your choice.
Receiver-in-Canal (RIC)
The most popular hearing aid style today. A small housing sits behind the ear and sends sound through a thin wire to a speaker placed in the ear canal. RIC devices are lightweight, discreet, and offer excellent sound quality with Bluetooth streaming and rechargeable battery options — suitable for mild to severe hearing loss. Their comfortable, low-profile design makes RIC a go-to choice for active patients who want both performance and discretion.
Behind-the-Ear (BTE)
The most powerful hearing aid style. The housing sits behind the ear and delivers sound through a tube to a custom earmold or dome. BTE devices offer the longest battery life, the most amplification, and accommodate advanced features including Bluetooth streaming — making them ideal for moderate-to-profound hearing loss and an easy-to-handle option for patients who prefer a larger, more durable device.
In-the-Ear (ITE)
Custom-molded to fill the outer ear bowl, ITE hearing aids suit mild to severe hearing loss. Their larger shell is easier to handle and insert — a practical advantage for patients with arthritis or reduced dexterity — and they can include volume controls, directional microphones, wireless connectivity, and rechargeable battery options.
In-the-Canal (ITC)
Custom-fit to sit partially inside the ear canal, ITC hearing aids are smaller and more discreet than ITE models while still accommodating directional microphones and wireless features. They work well for mild to moderate hearing loss and are a popular choice for patients who want a low-profile device without sacrificing connectivity or manual controls.
Completely-in-Canal (CIC)
Fitting entirely inside the ear canal, CIC hearing aids are very discreet with only a small removal handle visible at the opening. They're a popular choice for mild to moderate hearing loss when cosmetic appearance is the priority. Their compact size limits some advanced features, but many CIC models from the manufacturers we carry still support Bluetooth connectivity.
Invisible-in-Canal (IIC)
The smallest hearing aid available, IIC devices sit deep inside the ear canal and are virtually invisible to others. Best suited for mild to moderate hearing loss, they're removed daily with a small pull string. Candidacy depends on ear canal anatomy — your Doctor of Audiology will confirm fit during your evaluation. If maximum discretion is your top priority, this is the style to explore.
30-Day Hearing Aid Trial Period
Every set of hearing aids fitted at Brighter Hearing comes with a 30-day trial period. Wear your devices where life actually happens: at work, around the dinner table, and out across Savannah and the Low Country. Real-world listening is the only test that counts. If they aren't the right fit within those 30 days, bring them back and we'll fine-tune the programming, verify it with Live Speech Mapping, move you to a different model, or explore another option together.
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Serving the Georgia Low Country
Three Convenient Locations
Brighter Hearing welcomes patients at our offices in Savannah, Richmond Hill, and Wilmington Island, GA. The same doctor-led care and full service menu are available across all three locations — appointments are strongly recommended.
- Appointments strongly recommended
- Free parking at all three locations
- Handicap accessible
- Locally owned & independent practice
Savannah
Main Office1 Diamond Causeway, Suite 5 (Kroger Center)
Savannah, GA 31406
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Richmond Hill
Bryan County9665 Ford Ave
Richmond Hill, GA 31324
| Monday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Wilmington Island
New Location140 Johnny Mercer Blvd, Suite 9 (Mercer Plaza)
Savannah, GA 31410
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Hearing Aid Styles FAQs
Common questions about hearing aid styles in Savannah: which sit deepest in the canal, where rechargeable options fit, CROS and BiCROS systems, and how our doctors help you choose.
Invisible-in-canal (IIC) and completely-in-canal (CIC) hearing aids are the smallest and most discreet styles we fit at Brighter Hearing. They sit deep in the ear canal and are nearly undetectable to others, with only a tiny removal handle visible past the canal opening.
Both styles work well for mild to moderate hearing loss. Their small housings leave less room for a directional microphone or strong noise reduction, and very small batteries can mean more frequent changes.
ITC and ITE styles sit higher in the canal and ear bowl, are easier to handle, and accommodate more amplification for more severe losses, with larger batteries that last longer or rechargeable options.
Rechargeable hearing aids are available across most RIC, BTE, and ITE styles from the manufacturers we carry. ITC models are beginning to offer rechargeable options as battery technology improves. CIC and IIC styles generally still use disposable zinc-air batteries because the housings are too small for a rechargeable cell.
For many patients, especially those who travel often, have reduced dexterity, or simply prefer the simplicity of an overnight charger, a rechargeable RIC ends up being the most practical choice. Your Doctor of Audiology walks through the battery trade-offs for each style that fits your hearing loss. Call (912) 431-3193 to discuss which option fits your routine.
CROS (Contralateral Routing of Signal) hearing aids are made for patients with single-sided deafness or hearing loss in one ear only. A microphone on the non-hearing side picks up sound and wirelessly sends it to a receiver worn on the better ear, so conversations from your weaker side are no longer missed.
BiCROS systems add amplification for patients whose better ear also has some hearing loss. The manufacturers we carry offer CROS- and BiCROS-compatible models. If you have been told one ear is unaidable, call (912) 431-3193 and ask about candidacy.
At Brighter Hearing, style selection is a clinical decision, not a sales process. Your Doctor of Audiology reviews your audiogram to establish the degree and shape of your hearing loss, then factors in your daily listening environments, your dexterity, your preference for visibility, and your budget.
Because we carry a curated range from all major manufacturers, we match a style to your life rather than steering you toward one company's lineup. Every recommendation is followed by a careful fitting and Live Speech Mapping verification so the style you choose actually performs. Call (912) 431-3193 to get started.