All ears have wax. A little wax is good.
It keeps your ears moist, repels bugs, and prevents infections from bacteria and germs. Some ears produce too much wax. It builds up and blocks your hearing ability. Removing earwax is not a do-it-yourself project.
what should normal earwax look like?
There are different kinds of earwax. Some wax is soft and gooey, some hard and impacted, some flaky and loose. Moreover, there are different methods to remove earwax: suction, curettes, flushing, and more.
are there at-home methods to try?
Q-tips usually just push the wax deeper inside your ear making it even harder to remove. Never, ever try ear candling. Burns are all too common and the wax you see is from the candle, not your ears. In addition, even over-the-counter earwax removal kits are a problem. How do you know if it worked? You can’t see what you’re doing.
what will happen at my appointment?
There are different methods to remove earwax: suction, curettes, flushing, and more. Using an Earigator®, our clinicians are able to safely and efficiently remove even the most stubborn ear wax.
The audiologists at South Suburban Hearing Health Center are expertly trained in every method. We’ll utilize the best one for the type and amount of earwax, and the method most gentle for your comfort.
About the Earigator®
Each South Suburban Hearing Health Center location is equipped with an Earigator®, the world's most advanced self-contained ear irrigation system. The Earigator® features full temperature and pressure control, providing highly effective and pain-free ear cleaning fast — and comfortably.
Schedule an appointment today to ask your South Suburban Hearing Health Center audiologist about ear cleaning.
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