Earwax Management

Safe Earwax Removal at Hometown Hearing Center

Do your ears feel plugged or itchy? Experiencing a sudden drop in hearing or annoying ringing? Excess earwax might be the culprit, and we can help. Hometown Hearing Center offers professional earwax removal in Ottawa, OH, providing relief in a safe, quick visit. Earwax (also called cerumen) is a natural substance produced by glands in your ear canal, and it actually helps trap dust and protect your ears. Normally, earwax works its way out on its own. But for some people, earwax can build up faster than it clears out. The result can be a blockage that causes symptoms like muffled hearing, a feeling of fullness in the ear, tinnitus (ringing), or even earache.

 

Why Choose Professional Ear Cleaning?

You might be tempted to try removing earwax at home with cotton swabs, hairpins, or other objects, but please don’t. We’ve all heard the warning “never put anything smaller than your elbow in your ear,” and it’s true. Inserting cotton swabs or other items in your ear canal often pushes wax deeper and can risk injuring your eardrum or ear canal skin. Ear candling (an alternative remedy) is not only ineffective but can be dangerous as well. The safest way to handle impacted earwax is to let a professional do it. Our clinic has the proper tools and expertise to remove wax gently and effectively.

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Relief is a Call Away

There’s no need to suffer with clogged ears or risk damaging your ears trying to DIY the wax removal. Our team in Ottawa is very experienced with earwax removal. It’s amazing how much better you might hear or how much discomfort goes away after removing a wax blockage. Patients often joke that it’s like a curtain lifted from their ears.

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If you suspect earwax is causing you trouble, contact us to make an appointment. We’ll get your ears cleaned safely and send you home with clear ears and peace of mind. Trust your hometown hearing professionals to help you hear clearly again!