Ear health can often fall to the wayside amidst our busy routines. One area we often overlook during our daily hygiene rituals is ear cleaning and removal of earwax, or cerumen. 

Earwax serves a vital purpose: It traps debris and dead skin, preventing them from reaching the delicate structures of the inner ear and eardrum. This self-cleaning process usually occurs as we talk, chew, or move our jaws, allowing earwax to exit naturally. 

While our bodies produce earwax as a natural defense mechanism, it’s easy to forget that sometimes our ears need a helping hand to stay clear and healthy. There are times when earwax can accumulate excessively, leading to impaction. This condition can result in muffled hearing, balance issues, ear pain, and other discomforts. 

If you are experiencing clogged ears, muffled hearing, dizziness, or unexplained earaches, a blockage of earwax may very well be the culprit. Professional cleaning by an audiologist can provide the relief you need to restore clarity to your hearing. 

Why Choose Professional Ear Cleaning? 

It’s common for people to reach for cotton swabs when they feel the need to clean their ears. However, using cotton swabs can often worsen the problem, pushing the wax deeper into the ear canal and risking further impaction or damage. 

There are other methods for ear cleaning at home, including over-the-counter eardrops and general cleaning, but if you’re still struggling with muffled hearing or clogged ears after trying these, a professional ear cleaning is the safest and most effective method for keeping clean ears and healthy hearing. 

With a professional’s expertise, your ears will be thoroughly cleaned, and any excess earwax will be removed without the risk of injury. DIY methods can be risky, especially when you're trying to navigate your own ear canal in a mirror. In our clinical setting, we have the visibility, tools, and techniques to ensure a safe and effective cleaning process. 

Our team uses advanced and safe ear-cleaning methods, including the Earigator, which gently flushes your ears with warm water to soften and loosen earwax impactions effectively. For those who prefer not to have water in their ears, our curette system can also safely remove earwax. 

Give Your Ears Some TLC! 

To keep your earwax levels in check and ensure happy, healthy ears, professional ear cleaning is the most reliable choice for safe and effective earwax removal. 

When you visit our office, you can trust that your ear health is our top priority. We’ll leave you with clearer hearing, a sense of relief, and an open invitation to return whenever you need earwax removal again. 

Don't let muffled hearing hold you back—experience the difference that professional ear cleaning can make! 

To book an appointment for earwax removal, or to get in touch with us to talk about your unique situation, please don’t hesitate to contact us via our website or give us a call at (630) 930-1025.