How Long Does It Take to Get Used to a Hearing Aid?

The answer is often longer than many people expect. A hearing aid is not a commodity item - it’s a healthcare product. That means it requires the expertise of a professional audiologist to programme, fine-tune, and support you on your journey to clearer hearing.

Professional Care Matters

When purchased from a reputable provider, hearing aid care should always include:

• Continuous, free aftercare

• Guidance on adjusting to new sounds

• Lifetime support tailored to your needs

What to Expect in the First Weeks

At first, sounds may seem tinny or metallic - particularly higher-pitched noises you may not have heard for some time. Many people also find that their own voice sounds hollow or echoey.

At our centres in Congleton, Glossop, and Poynton, we provide a two-week plan to gradually build up usage. This helps the brain “normalise” these sounds and adapt comfortably to the hearing aids.

Ongoing Adjustments & Personalisation

Hearing is highly individual. Two people with similar test results may still need very different settings. That’s why we regularly fine-tune your aids, particularly in the first few months.

We also add new features over time, depending on your lifestyle:

• Restaurant Mode: Reduces background noise and focuses microphones forward for clearer conversations in busy places.

• TV Streaming: A small device can stream sound directly from your television into your hearing aids for effortless listening.

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Why Aftercare is Key

The important phrase is “over time.” Hearing aids are not one-time fixes; they evolve with you. At Congleton, Glossop, and Poynton Hearing Centres, our free lifetime aftercare means your aids can always be adjusted, upgraded, and personalised to suit your life - whether that’s at home, at family gatherings, or in the noisiest restaurants.

📞 Contact us today to begin your hearing journey with professional support that lasts a lifetime.