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Earwax RemovalSafe, Professional Earwax Removal

Clarity. Confidence. Connection.™

Clear ears. Clearer hearing.

An earwax blockage happens when wax builds up in the ear canal and can’t clear on its own. Our trained hearing care professionals use specialized equipment to remove it safely and comfortably, and check your ear health while they’re at it.

Muffled hearing or ear fullness? It may simply be wax.

  • Safe & comfortable
  • Specialized equipment
  • Trained hearing professionals
  • 14 Indiana clinics
Safe, professional earwax removal at HearBest. Clear ears, clearer hearing. Dr. Judy Olson, Owner and Chief Audiologist, voted Best of Wabash 2026 Gold for Hearing Specialist/Audiologist and Customer Service.

Could your hearing loss be caused by earwax? Find out with a free consultation at HearBest.

Earwax removal in Indiana

Earwax is helpful, until it isn’t

Earwax, also known as cerumen, is a natural part of your body’s defense system. It lubricates and protects the ear canal and has antibacterial properties that help keep your ears healthy.

But sometimes earwax has a hard time working its way out of the canal on its own. When it builds up or becomes too difficult to wash away naturally, it can cause a blockage—a common condition that affects millions of people.

Lubricates the ear canal

Traps dirt & debris

Fights bacteria

Signs of an earwax blockage

  • Not hearing well
  • Pain in the ear
  • Ear fullness or pressure
  • Itching in the ear canal
  • Dizziness
  • Ringing or buzzing

Noticing any of these? A quick visit can tell you whether wax is the cause.

Safe ear cleaning

Why professional removal is the safest option

Skip it

Cotton swabs

Many people try to remove wax with cotton swabs, which can push it deeper into the ear canal and potentially lead to an ear infection.

Sometimes helps

Pharmacy drops

Over-the-counter drops can loosen some excess wax. But once wax has blocked the ear canal, you’ll need a hearing care professional to safely clear it.

Best option

Professional removal

Our trained professionals use specialized equipment to remove buildup safely and comfortably while protecting the ear canal—and keeping the natural protection earwax provides.

Earwax, hearing loss & tinnitus

Untreated earwax buildup can cause temporary hearing loss and make tinnitus (ringing in the ears) worse. We address the immediate blockage and your long-term ear health, and if hearing issues continue after the wax is cleared, we’ll help you find out why.

Professional ear care at HearBest

  • Safe and effective wax removal
  • Hearing aid fitting and maintenance
  • Tinnitus assessment and management
  • Ear infection prevention guidance
  • Custom ear protection
What patients say

Care you can feel good about

★★★★★

“Great experience. Dr. Judy went and explained everything in great detail. Highly recommend.”
Thomas P. · Lafayette, IN

★★★★★

“So happy with the customer service and Dr. I feel like I am going to be connected to the real world again. I am so happy.”
Ettola A. · Lafayette, IN

Don’t let earwax affect your hearing

Professional ear cleaning is the safest, most effective way to clear a blockage. Schedule at the HearBest clinic nearest you.