Ear Wax Removal
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Ear Wax Removal
Ear wax can build up in our ear canals and become dry, impacted and affect our hearing. When this happens, its best to contact a hearing specialist for a professional removal
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Methods of Ear Wax Removal
There are three different methods of ear wax removal depending on ear wax texture or preexisting conditions to the outer and middle ear space.
Irrigation: a steady stream of water is used to flush out ear wax from the ear canal
Micro Suction: a small vacuum suctions onto ear wax and gently removes it from the ear canal
Instrumentation: tools such as a lighted curette is inserted into the ear canal to pull out ear wax from the ear canal