Earwax Removal in Navarre

Generally, we recommend having your ears checked for buildup at least once a year. When you come for a physical, we check your ears as part of your exam. If we notice excessive buildup, we may recommend the service.

At Emerald Waters, we put the safety and comfort of our patients first. For earwax removal in Navarre, we provide two options based on your condition:

• Manual removal: Your provider uses a special tools such as a curette.
• Irrigation: Your provider uses a warm saline or water solution to loosen the earwax in the canal and rinse it. We do not recommend irrigation for patients with active ear infections.

Typically, earwax removal doesn’t hurt, but your experience may differ from that of another patient. Your comfort during the procedure varies based on our method, the amount of wax buildup, and how sensitive your ears are. It’s possible to feel light pressure, a slight tickle, or gentle tingling.

Earwax removal is quick and typically lasts 15 to 30 minutes.

Following an earwax removal in Navarre, you should feel immediate relief, and your hearing should improve. Minor ear sensitivity and side effects are possible. A little moisture in the ear and mild itching are normal after irrigation.

We recommend keeping your ears dry for at least 24 hours. Avoid inserting anything into the ear. Follow up with your provider if you experience discomfort, drainage, or hearing trouble.

While earwax is natural, having excessive buildup can be uncomfortable and inconvenient. To prevent buildup, here are a few tips:

• Do not insert cotton swabs into your ear canal. With cotton swabs, you risk pushing earwax deeper into your ear, where it can get stuck and harden. You should only use them to clean the outside of the ear.
• Use a warm, damp washcloth to wipe the outer ear gently. Do not dig inside the ear canal.
• Use earwax-softening drops if prescribed by your provider.