Ear wax removal
Clean and unblock your ears. Enhance your hearing!Alpha Hearing’s trained audiologists use best practice techniques to remove your ear wax safely.
What is ear wax?
Ear wax is made up of sebum – a secretion produced by glands in the ear canals, and skin cells, sweat and dirt. While it sometimes has a wax like texture, it can also be quite hard and become impacted. It can also vary in colour from quite pale to black.
Why do we produce ear wax?
Ear wax is part of the ears cleaning mechanism. By producing ear wax our ears can trap dirt, dead skin cells and other debris. As the wax moves out of the ears, dirt and other debris come out with it. Ear wax is an important part of the ear as it allows the ear to clean itself and helps stop debris building up and causing infections.
When is time for you to have your ears cleaned?
While often ear wax will work its way out of the ear without you even noticing, sometimes it can build up cause problems. Some ears produce more wax than others, some ears do a better job of pushing wax out of the ears than others as every ear is unique.
What are the signs you can look for that indicate that it might be time to have a check and clean:
- Earache
- Blocked ear
- A decrease in the ability to hear
- Tinnitus
- Ear infections
- Dizziness/vertigo
- Itchiness
- Odour or discharge from the ear
We use best practice techniques to remove your ear wax safely
Removing ear wax safely using microsuction and curettes
If you’ve never had your ears checked for ear wax, book an appointment today. Alpha Hearing’s trained audiologists remove ear wax safely and effectively using microsuction and curettes.
Our waterless removal technique is best practice and is a quick, clean and effective method for unblocking ears. We also take before and after pictures of your ears so you can see (and hear) the difference.
Not only can this gentle method of ear wax removal improve your hearing and reduce discomfort in the ears, but it will also improve the long-term health of your ears and hearing.
Note: Clients booking appointments for wax management should note the following conditions may preclude you; sores and bleeding around the ear, active ear infection and blood thinning medications. If you are not suffering from any of these conditions and wish to book a wax management appointment the use of wax drops/spray and even olive oil prior to your appointment may assist in removing your ear wax.
How NOT to clean ears!
It is important not to try and clean out ear wax yourself. Cotton tips or any similar device such as bobby pins or paperclips, or ear candling, is not recommended.
These items can push ear wax further down the ear canal becoming impacted and stuck, causing discomfort and possible damage to the ear drum. Seek professional advice and services to remove earwax appropriately.