In case you do not currently use hearing aid domes and are unfamiliar with them, here is a quick rundown of all the things you will want or need to know about these components. Domes are small silicone caps in the shape of a bell or mushroom, designed to fit at the end of your hearing aid receiver or tubing. It fits inside of your ear and is meant to prevent occlusion so you can hear things comfortably. They are available in different sizes and shapes, each of which has their own benefit. Local Battery carries domes from different brands, of which Phonak are the most popular and common to find. With the help of your medical professional, you can determine which hearing aid domes are right for you and then get into good habits to manage them as best you can.

Taking Care of Your Domes

Hearing aid domes do not require too much care, thankfully. You just have to keep them clean as you go and they should be able to work fine for the duration of their lifespan with you. As you may already be familiar, a hearing aid requires some light cleaning regularly in order to keep everything in good condition and working their best. Seeing as these pieces fit right into the ear, you will want to keep them clean and free from built up ear wax or anything else that may adhere to them. This can be done at the end of the day as you are cleaning your devices with a cloth and brush. Aside from this regular maintenance, you should be able to use your Phonak domes for up to two months as long as they stay in good condition. Otherwise you will want to replace them even sooner since they may become damaged, tear, or pop out on occasion. Then you will want to have some extra domes on hand so you can freely replace these pieces as often as you need to and not just hold on until you can purchase some new ones.

How to Buy Hearing Aid Domes

Since you do not have to worry about your hearing aid domes expiring after a few months or years, you can purchase them pretty confidently, knowing that they will last in your drawer. This quality makes them great for buying in bulk amounts, or larger quantities than you would some other items. You will find Phonak domes available in packs of maybe ten that will allow you to change them out as often as you are supposed to or need to in the moment. You might want to hold on to a few of these packs in the style of dome that you prefer so that you will always feel confident knowing you have enough of what you need, especially since they do not take up too much space. This is definitely the best option for those who know which style of dome they want to wear, but if you are not entirely sure or you still want to give yourself the freedom to try new shapes of Phonak domes, we suggest picking up a pack in each style that interests you. That should be enough to give you a fair trial of each shape so you can form a solid opinion on them and decide what you want to stick with from that point on. Otherwise, you can just buy the domes you need every now and then in larger quantities and you should be all set for a while. These are easy to tack onto any other order you are making, so feel free to just throw in an extra pack of your hearing aid domes while you are repurchasing batteries or anything else.

Storing Your Domes

After purchasing a reasonable amount of Phonak domes to have as backups, you will want to find a convenient place to put them so that you can keep track of them easily and always know where to find them when you need them. This is something that you will have to do with really just about any hearing aid accessories or components that you like to keep on hand in your home at all times like batteries, hearing aid wipes, or cleaning brushes. Generally speaking, our advice would be similar to what we would recommend for the rest of your supplies as well. Of course this is certainly up to the individual and how you prefer to stay organized with your supplies, but this is our own recommendation to you as advice. We suggest storing all of your hearing aid supplies together in one place so it will be easier to reach for them when you need something. If you need a new dome to replace one, you know exactly where it is because it is with everything else and you do not have to worry about looking in various drawers to find where you placed them last. It also makes it easier for you this way because you can keep track of how many items you have left. Since everything is in one place, you can take a quick look at what you have and immediately note what is running low so you can repurchase them the next time you place an order for your hearing aid supplies. You can store your Phonak domes and other supplies in a drawer alone or in a container within a drawer to keep everything together.

We want to make sure that people fully understand their options when it comes to their hearing aid devices and that they feel absolutely confident in managing any part of their devices. We hope that this guide has offered you some knowledge regarding Phonak domes, even if you currently use them and are already quite familiar with how they work and how you keep up with them. Local Battery is proud to provide you with hearing aid domes from reputable brands like Phonak and are happy to support you in any way we can. So please, if you have any questions or need any form of assistance in selecting and maintaining your hearing aid domes, feel free to reach out.