Hearing Aids in Toronto.

There are several reasons why our patients seek out our hearing aid clinics in Toronto, ON. We address auditory concerns, including but not limited to:

• Difficulty Hearing in the Presence of Background Noise
• Asking Others to Repeat Themselves Frequently
• Experiencing a Buzzing or Ringing in the Ears (Known as Tinnitus)
• Unable to Hear Phone Calls in Both Quiet and Loud Settings
• Difficulties Hearing the Television and Radio

If you experience any of the above obstacles, we’re here to help. Our Toronto audiologists are trained to understand the external and internal circumstances that impact our hearing. This insight allows us to offer tailored treatments using innovative hearing technology.

Hearing aids are broken down into several different styles, but there are two main cosmetic styles to consider if you’re looking for reliable hearing aid solutions in Toronto — hearing aids that go behind the ear and hearing aids that go in the ear. During the selection process with the audiologist, the degree of hearing loss, lifestyle, cosmetic preferences, and manual dexterity are all considered to ensure you’re prescribed the correct style.

To learn more about the solutions available, visit our Toronto hearing aid clinic or refer to our Traditional Hearing Aids page and Modern Hearing Aids page for a more detailed description of different styles and what they look like.

Hearing aid manufacturers are constantly releasing new models of hearing aids, with improvements to the computer chip inside. Each manufacturer has divided their hearing aids into three different technology levels: entry-level technology, mid-level technology, and premium-level technology. The hearing that best performs in challenging listening situations, such as restaurants and social gatherings, will always be the premium choice as it has the most sophisticated noise management and the most advanced digital chip.

Despite this, it’s important to remember that every patient’s hearing loss profile and communication needs are unique, and every patient experiences a different journey with their hearing aids. As a result, the “best” device will differ from patient to patient. When you visit our hearing aid clinic in Toronto, your audiologist will take a comprehensive case history, complete a thorough hearing test, and discuss which device will be best suited to treat the hearing loss.

We’re a fully independent hearing aid clinic in Toronto, meaning we are not associated with one manufacturer. We prescribe from all manufacturers of hearing aids and will select the best hearing aid for the patient’s unique hearing profile.

Hearing loss doesn’t have to negatively impact your quality of life. With the help of a highly-trained Toronto audiologist, you can experience the benefits of traditional or modern-style hearing aids — taking the first step in your new hearing journey.

We specialize in audiology solutions for patients four and up. We understand the circumstances that can lead to hearing loss and have dedicated our careers to providing safe and compassionate solutions.

We take you through our selection of hearing aids in Toronto to determine which model best suits your needs. We look at everything from personal preferences to dexterity issues and family input to ensure you’re investing in the right solution for your hearing loss. Your fitting experience is entirely unique to you. We’ll program your hearing aid and perform a real ear measurement to ensure the device is providing the proper volume at each pitch.

Your audiologist will also provide helpful cleaning and maintenance tips to keep your hearing aids pristine.

Our hearing aid clinics offer a wide range of solutions, including:

Hearing Aid Selection & Fitting

The first step is a professional hearing aid fitting, where we help you select the right model for you. We consider a variety of factors, including your personal preferences, family input, dexterity issues, and, most importantly, your listening goals and needs.

Hearing Aid Programming

Whether you’ve purchased directly from one of our clinics or from another provider, we offer trusted hearing aid programming services. We’ll tailor the sound to your preference and add any additional features as needed.

Hearing Aid Repair

If you experience issues with your devices, hearing aid repair services can help. We’ll work to restore your device’s function, regardless of its age. If a part is required and unavailable in-house, your audiologist can send it out for repair with options for rush or standard timeframes.

Hearing Aid Trial and Demo

If you’ve wondered what type of audiology device is right for you, consider our hearing aid trial and demo services. Our demos are designed to help you see the immediate impacts hearing aids can have on your everyday life.

Hearing aids are available from various manufacturers, each with various products. The cost of the hearing aids themselves depends on the technology level or computer chip inside the hearing aid. For example, there are entry-level, mid-range, and premium-level hearing aids.

Every manufacturer carries their own entry-level, mid-level and premium-level hearing aid, with slightly different price points. The cost increases as the technology level increases, but the functionality also improves. The decision on which level to proceed with is determined at your consultation at our hearing aid clinic in Toronto, where your audiologist will discuss your needs and goals. A dispensing fee is added to the cost of the hearing device, which covers the audiologist’s professional services and aftercare for the duration of the device’s warranty.

While hearing aids may seem expensive upfront, they are an investment in your health. It is important to note that hearing aids are unlike glasses — each pair lasts around 5 years or longer, and the cost of a hearing aid can be as low as a dollar a day. Some patients may qualify for financial aid through the Ontario Assistive Devices Program.

Contact our Toronto audiologists today to learn more.

Partially. Patients receive $500 per ear for hearing devices every 3-5 years through the Assistive Devices Program. Our clinic will complete the paperwork required and submit it to the Assistive Devices Program should the patient decide to pursue a hearing device/ prescription. The clinic handles the paperwork, and the $500 per ear does not need to be paid upfront.

The first step is scheduling a hearing test with an audiologist from Toronto Hearing Consultants to determine if hearing loss is present. If hearing loss is found during the consultation, our team can discuss and provide solutions for hearing devices or treatment.

We provide hearing devices and solutions suitable for all budgets and lifestyles. At certain times of the year, there are also offers from manufacturers of the latest hearing device technology, which the clinic is happy to pass on to our patients.

The hearing aid selection stage is integral to the fitting process. Hearing aid selection includes identifying the physical and electroacoustic requirements of the hearing device. This is based on patients’ cosmetic preferences, dexterity issues, family input if they are involved in the care process — and most importantly, listening to the challenges and goals identified during the assessment with your audiologist

No two patients have a similar hearing journey, and at Toronto Hearing Consultants, we ensure a bespoke fitting experience. We will recommend the most suitable brand, model and technology level for the patient’s success. Your audiologist will suggest the most appropriate device for your needs and lifestyle.

Unless there is hearing loss in only one ear, two hearing aids are always better than one. Wearing two hearing aids allows patients to locate where sounds are coming from — known as localization — and ensures both ears stay active and can operate in more challenging listening environments. If there is hearing loss in both ears, hearing aids are recommended for both ears.

Contact our Toronto hearing aid clinic today to speak with us about the benefits of wearing two hearing aids.

The impact of not wearing a hearing device can have severe consequences for the patient over time. Untreated hearing loss can lead to reduced speech discrimination (the ability to recognize and hear words) and the ability to process and filter sounds. Patients who experience success with hearing aids have good to excellent word discrimination scores on the hearing test; a good score tells us that with increased volume, the patient can hear the word and repeat it back.

Over time, with untreated hearing loss, the word discrimination score decreases even when the patient is given more volume: words sound distorted and unclear. Once this happens, success with hearing aids is lower. The earlier the hearing loss is treated, the more success the patient will have with their devices.

Over the long term, untreated hearing loss can also lead to auditory deprivation. The brain becomes deprived of sound for several years, and it becomes highly challenging for the patient to adapt to hearing aids. It cannot be stressed enough that early intervention is essential in treating hearing loss and ensuring a successful outcome with hearing aids.

Severe losses usually require more powerful hearing aids. Traditionally, a behind-the-ear power hearing aid is prescribed with an earmold and tubing. With advancements in hearing technology, other hearing aid styles and technology levels can fit severe hearing losses. Once the hearing test is complete at one of our hearing aid clinics in Toronto and the degree of hearing loss is identified, the audiologist can discuss available options.

Absolutely! The clinic offers trials and demonstrations for the patient to experience firsthand the benefits of hearing aids. Hearing loss occurs gradually over time, and the patient is often unaware. As a result, they unconsciously adapt to hearing at lower levels and compensate through lip reading.

Sometimes, the only way for the patient to truly experience the sounds they’ve been missing is by testing their devices first in the most challenging situations. In addition to the option to trial them before purchasing, hearing aids also come with a return period after purchase.

If you’ve experienced hearing loss, trust Toronto Hearing Consultants to provide specialized hearing aid services.

Helmed by clinic owner and audiologist, Natasha Manji, we strive to offer compassionate hearing aid solutions in Toronto. Whether you’re going to be using hearing aids for the first time or looking to repair your current hearing aids, we can help.

Visit one of our two hearing aid clinics in Toronto, ON — 2368 Bloor Street West or 980 Bathurst Street — to start your journey.