Hearing aids come in various styles that fit inside and behind the ear. Each style offers certain benefits and drawbacks depending on your severity of hearing loss and lifestyle. 1.

Behind-the-ear (BTE), receiver-in-canal (RIC), in-the-ear (ITE), and in-the-canal (ITC) hearing aids are available. The differences between these types involve how visible they are and where the ...

Most ITC and ITE hearing aids are custom molded to match the exact shape of your ear. Some brands, like Eargo, offer in-the-ear devices that do not require a custom mold.