Ear wax, or cerumen, is often misunderstood. Many people believe it should be completely removed for optimal ear health, but this isn’t entirely true. In fact, ear wax serves as a protective barrier, trapping dust and debris, and preventing bacterial infections. The wax also prtects the delicate skin of the ear canal from irritation, especially when water gets into the ear!
The ear canal is lined with hair follicles (tiny hairs), plus has glands which produce wax. Most of the time, wax naturally falls from the ears or is washed away.
Some people produce more wax than others and often, the more wax that is produced, the more difficult it is to maintain ear health naturally.
Extra wax can harden and cause blockages, this is the most common cause of hearing loss.
Many people will naturally attempt to clean the ear with cotton buds or similar. This generally results in a worsening of the blockage, impacting the wax further and deeper into the ear canal.
Hiring our professional service to maintain your ear wax build up is the safest, painless and most reliable way to ensure you are hearing clearly and without the risk of infection.