Professional Earwax Removal
Across British Columbia

What Is Earwax and Why Does It Build Up?

Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a natural substance produced by glands in your ear canal. It serves important protective functions by trapping dust, debris, and bacteria while keeping your ear canal moisturized and healthy. In most cases, earwax works its way out naturally through jaw movements like chewing and talking.
 

However, some people produce excess earwax or experience impaction when wax gets pushed deeper into the ear canal. This is especially common among hearing aid users, those who regularly use earbuds or earplugs, and older adults whose earwax tends to become drier with age. When earwax accumulates beyond what your body can clear on its own, professional earwax removal becomes necessary to prevent discomfort and hearing difficulties.
 

At Carter Hearing, our Registered Hearing Instrument Practitioners assess your ear canal using otoscopy to determine the extent of any buildup and recommend the safest approach for effective earwax removal at our clinics across BC.