Surprising Sounds You’ll Notice With Your New Hearing Aids

Being able to hear sounds that you may have been missing is one of the best things about getting new hearing aids. There are some things that you might expect to start hearing more clearly as you adjust to your hearing aids, but you can also find that there are some surprising noises that you don’t expect. There are certain sounds you might not have heard for a while and perhaps have completely forgotten about. Additionally, your hearing aids can emphasize some sounds that you wouldn’t expect, including some of the sounds your own body makes.

If you’re waiting for your new hearing aids or you’ve just got fitted with the perfect pair, prepare yourself for some of these interesting sounds that can take you by surprise.

Your Own Voice

One of the sounds that many people have to adjust to when they get hearing aids is their own voice. Your voice can sound unfamiliar or louder than you’re used to due to the effect of the hearing aids. This can be pretty strange at first, but it’s something that you should soon adjust to as you wear your hearing aids more. Your audiologist will advise you to wear your hearing aids for short periods at first before you start wearing them more often. This will help you to adjust and give you breaks so you don’t get too tired or overwhelmed. If you find that you don’t adjust, speak to your audiologist.

Chewing and Swallowing

Just like your voice might sound louder, you can also find that you can hear yourself chewing and swallowing more too. This can be pretty annoying when you’re eating and drinking, but it’s another thing that you will adjust to over time. The more you wear your hearing aids, the more you will get used to these noises until they become much more normal.

The sounds of nature

When you’re outside, and even when you’re inside, you can start to notice many noises in nature that you weren’t hearing before. These can include everything from birds singing to running water or the wind. They can be delightful noises to hear if you haven’t heard them for a while, although there can also be a lot of different sounds. These noises are usually background sounds, but they can be brought to the fore when you start wearing hearing aids. However, they can soon fade into the background again, unless you’re concentrating on hearing them.

People moving around

People make a lot of noise when moving around, whether they’re walking, cycling or driving. There are some sounds that can be more expected, such as the sound of cars driving past. But you might also find that people make all kinds of small noises that you wouldn’t expect to hear so clearly. For example, you might discover that you can hear people’s clothes rustling (including your own) or that people’s footsteps are particularly loud. All of these sounds can feel new, even if you’ve heard them before, because you’re hearing them in a new way. You can soon start to adjust to hearing everything.

Tips for getting used to your new hearing aids

There are plenty of things you can do to adjust to your new hearing aids. When you first get hearing aids, it’s a good idea to build up to wearing them all the time. Wear them for short periods at first and take breaks in between so that you don’t get too tired or overwhelmed by the new sounds. Wear them at home at first, so that you can get used to hearing a limited number of sounds and ones you might be more familiar with.

However, it’s important that you don’t take too many breaks. Slowly build up the length of time you wear your hearing aids to help you get used to them. You can even set yourself some tasks to help you adjust. For example, try to locate the source of different sounds or listen to different types of media while you’re at home.

You can also find it helpful to stay in touch with your audiologist and make sure you attend follow-up appointments. They can offer you advice about how to get used to your hearing aids and how to care for them properly. They can also make any adjustments if you feel like your hearing aids aren’t quite right for you.

Get more information about hearing aids and learn more about Grusecki Audiology & Hearing Aid Services by contacting us today – call us at 623-583-1737 to speak to a member of our team.