{"id":3656,"date":"2022-02-16T21:44:23","date_gmt":"2022-02-17T02:44:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/?p=3656"},"modified":"2022-02-16T21:44:25","modified_gmt":"2022-02-17T02:44:25","slug":"3-mistakes-new-hearing-aid-owners-make","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/advancedent.com\/3-mistakes-new-hearing-aid-owners-make\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Mistakes New Hearing Aid Owners Make"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you are new to hearing aids<\/a>, you might be struggling to adjust to your new way of hearing the world around you. These struggles can be amplified by some mistakes many first-time users often make. Let\u2019s take a look at three of the most common missteps so you know what to avoid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00a0Not Taking the Time to Learn About Your Device <\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Some users think they can pop in their hearing aids the first day they get them, head out to dinner at Femmina Italian Grill<\/a> and experience perfect hearing. This is not the case. Modern hearing aid technology continues to advance, and it\u2019s important to learn things like how to activate Bluetooth\u2122 or use noise filters to get the most out of your device. Read through your instruction manual and spend some time experimenting with the settings and features to get a feel for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Being Impatient<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Research shows that users take time to adjust to a new device and that the benefits improve over the first 10 weeks of use<\/a>. However, many hearing aid users can become impatient with their device if it doesn\u2019t work exactly how they hoped right away. Some may even see it as a reason to stop using them altogether. This is a mistake. Instead, try to begin slowly and make sure to wear your hearing aids consistently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Start in quiet settings with just your spouse or a friend and see what sounds right and what isn\u2019t working. Ask them about the volume of your voice when you respond. Track your progress and make note of any issues you continue to experience. If they last more than several weeks, let your hearing specialist know and they can make any needed adjustments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not Practicing Proper Hearing Aid Maintenance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you don\u2019t make sure your device is properly cared for, you\u2019re guaranteed to have problems. It\u2019s essential to develop a nightly cleaning routine to remove excess moisture and other debris.<\/p>\n\n\n\n