All Ears Ely

What is ear wax and how do I know if I've got it?

Ear wax is perfectly normal and is produced to form a protective coating over the skin in the ear canal. Ears are normally self-cleaning – However, if your body produces too much earwax, you may experience problems with your hearing.

What will happen at my appointment?

If you could please soften the wax in your ears 4-5 days before your appointment. Over-the-counter drops or an olive oil spray works well.It’s important that the wax is soft to make the procedure as comfortable and effective as possible.Your wax removal appointment will take approximately 30 minutes.

What methods do you use?

MicrosuctionMicrosuction earwax removal uses a vacuum to gently remove any excess wax from your ears. It’s one of the most effective services for cleaning your ears.IrrigationIrrigation is the traditional and most common treatment for ear wax removal, which was formerly known as syringing, but is a great deal different from the ‘old-style’ procedure that you might recall.