Earwax serves the important role of keeping our ears healthy. It protects our outer ear canal from harmful foreign objects like dirt and bacteria. Without earwax, we would be much more susceptible to ear infections.
However, sometimes too much of a good thing can cause problems. If you have too much earwax, it can become impacted and clog your ears. Excess earwax may cause itchiness, tinnitus, a clogged feeling, and even impaired hearing. If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, you may benefit from a professional ear cleaning.
Safe Earwax Removal
If you need earwax removal, you’re not alone! Almost 12 million Americans are treated for excess earwax every year. It’s absolutely nothing to be ashamed of.
If your first thought is to turn to Google and search for home remedies, I encourage you to proceed with caution. Sure, you’ll find plenty of suggestions for removing earwax at home, but not all of them are safe. Don’t go digging around with a cotton swab or dripping hot wax into your ears – you could be left in a worse situation than you were in before! If your symptoms are mild, over-the-counter ear drops may be effective. If not, then the best thing you can do is to seek professional hearing care.
At Mass Hearing Specialists, we are committed to removing earwax safely. If you have frequent earwax buildup, you may benefit from a routine cleaning done once or twice a year.
Why Shouldn’t I Use Cotton Swabs to Clean My Ears?
While it may be satisfying to really get in there with a cotton swab, they can do more harm than good. This method pushes the wax deeper into your ear canal, which impacts it further. Your ear may recognize the swab as a foreign object like dirt or debris and produce even more wax. Please avoid sticking anything in your ears! Professional earwax removal can help you hear better and keep your ears healthy for years to come.
Professional Earwax Removal at Mass Hearing Specialists
At Mass Hearing Specialists, we are equipped with the right tools and expertise to safely and properly remove impacted earwax.
We often see patients who think they may have a hearing loss but just need a good cleaning to remove impacted earwax.
If you think that professional earwax removal may help you and your hearing health, then you’re in the right place. If you’d like to schedule an ear cleaning, give our office a call at (978) 425-9289.
We are available Monday–Saturday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Feel free to stop by our office in person during business hours – we always love seeing you! Our office is located at 2 Shaker Rd., Ste B100, Shirley, MA. We look forward to hearing from you!
