When it comes to all things ear wax related, the team at Ear Wax Care are here to help! We have a top tier team of NHS trained Clinicians who have been serving you since 2014. We are proud to offer a high level of care, helping you to get the best out of your hearing. We offer a range of services such as microsuction ear wax removal, private hearing consultations and home visits. One thing you may have heard about it ear candle treatment. Today, we’re here to bust any myths about this form of treatment.

If you have a build up of ear wax, you may be experiencing symptoms such as a feeling of fullness in your ear, hearing loss, or an earache. It’s very important that you do not use your fingers or any objects like cotton buds to remove ear wax. This is because it will only push the ear wax further into your ear canal and make your symptoms worse.

So, what is ear candle treatment? It is essentially a practice during which a person inserts a lit candle into their ear to draw earwax and other impurities out. It depends on the treatment centre, but this can typically start at around £40. However, it has been shown that ear candling is an unsafe and unproven practice. There is no evidence that ear candles get rid of ear wax.

So what can you do instead? A great option to deal with excess ear wax is microsuction. This is a safe and comfortable way to remove ear wax from your ears. Our trained clinician will use a microscope and a suction device to suction any blockages from your ear canals. It is quick and painless, so we’d highly recommend that you contact our team at Ear Wax Care today to find out more about how we can help you out!