There are a number of myths going on around about hearing aids and hearing aid batteries, which are not so uncommon. Hearing aids a primarily designed to aid people who have hearing impairments, regardless of their age.

But here are a few common myths which have been busted about hearing aids:

One of the bigger misconceptions about hearing aids is that only older people wear them. This might have been the case some time back, but the story today is different.

The basic purpose of the hearing aid is to amplify the sound to ensure the receptors in our ear can transmit to the brain. Age is merely a number when it comes to wearing hearing aids, since some kids who are born with or diagnosed with hearing problems wear hearing aids.

They are compact, deliver good sound quality, and are now digital, replacing the old analog versions. The newer ones are more technologically advanced and efficient as compared to its predecessors with microchips, circuits, etc.

Some people are under the assumption that hearing aids are painful and very uncomfortable to wear. Again, this might have been the case back when they were just being developed, but modern day hearing aids are designed to suit the customers’ requirements. Some models are even designed using a cast which has been molded from the exact ear shape to provide a comfortable fit.

Another worry for people is the batteries are unsafe and can explode while you are wearing a hearing aid. Batteries, if stored and used properly, will function normally. Plus, hearing aids use compact size batteries which are designed to fit inside the ear canal.

These batteries have just about enough juice to power the amplifier and enhance sound quality. So, the risk of a battery exploding and damaging your ear buds is very low, almost rare! Proper care has to be taken for any device, which will ensure its proper functioning.