Ear Wax Removal & Custom Swimming Ear Plugs in Toronto
Protect your ear health with professional wax removal and custom swim plugs designed for comfort, prevention, and peace of mind. Explore the services below to learn how we help patients across Toronto care for their ears, or book an appointment today.
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Currently We’re Offering
Wax Removal
Swim Plugs
Wax removal
Ever felt fullness or itchiness in the ear? That’s your ear telling you about the wax build-up inside your ear canal. Ear wax serves as a natural barrier against dust, bacteria, and water, but when it accumulates beyond normal levels, it can create problems that affect your hearing, comfort, and overall ear health. Regular cleaning ensures you hear properly, and if you wear hearing aids, removing wax helps hearing aids fit properly, deliver clear sound, and remain free of blockage.
More importantly, ear wax can block your ear canal, which causes conductive hearing loss.
How to Remove Ear Wax
Ear drops and softeners Mineral oil, olive oil, or over-the-counter glycerin drops help soften cerumen so it can be removed easier afterwards. It doesn’t usually bring the wax out right away and you might need to do this for a week. Make sure you get most of the oil back out and use the right oil.- Ear flushes These are over-the-counter bottles of saline that flushes the canal to wash out softened wax—best done under guidance to avoid damage. Never do it if you have any issues in the ear, for example a hole in the ear drum or bleeding, because this is how your hearing works.
- Scoop wax out A trained professional uses a curette or loop under direct visualization (otoscope) to scoop out wax safely. Doesn’t always work especially when wax is impacted or stiff. Expect some bleeding with the procedure depending on your skin in the canal.
- Specialized irrigation systems (e.g., Earigatorâ„¢) Automated units regulate temperature and pressure for fast, comfortable clearance, combining an otoscope and irrigator in one handpiece. This is a professional service that can be done at hearing clinics such as Toronto Hearing Services.
What Is the Earigatorâ„¢?
The Earigatorâ„¢ is a patented, self-contained ear irrigation unit designed by otologist that features:
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Fully automated temperature control to match body temperature, preventing vertigo or discomfort
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Pressure regulation to remove even stubborn or impacted wax safely
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LED illumination and magnifying lens on the handpiece for clear visibility and precise cleaning
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Non-invasive procedure that does not bleed the ears like traditional procedures
Patients appreciate the soothing warmth gently massaging their ear and seldom experience the lingering discomfort common with traditional methods. That’s often the most important part: getting the job done without taking the pain.
Book Your Ear Wax Removal Appointment Today
Don’t let ear wax stand between you and clear hearing. Click the contact us button below to schedule your Earigator™ ear cleaning service. We look forward to helping you hear—and feel—your best!
Custom Swimming Ear Plugs
Custom swim plugs in Toronto provide essential ear protection for swimmers, preventing swimmer’s ear (otitis externa) by sealing the ear canal against water. Ideal for hearing aid users, kids—especially those with ear tubes—and frequent swimmers in the Greater Toronto Area.
Why You Need Custom Swim Plugs in Toronto
You don’t know what is in the pool water. You don’t know if that water is still inside your ears either. Swimmer’s ear occurs when water is trapped in the ear canal, fostering bacterial growth, causing pain, itching, redness, and potentially ear infections.
If you’re a hearing aid user, your device creates an occlusion that traps water, and ears remain susceptible for some time after you remove your aids, which puts you at heightened risks from moisture. Kids with ear tubes face an even bigger problem as ear tubes require absolute water exclusion to prevent middle ear infections like otitis media – the ear tube is a tunnel that lets fluid out, but a tunnel is two-way. Swimming plugs provide a secure seal
Do Swim Plugs Work for My Child?
Custom-molded swim plugs fit children’s smaller ear canals comfortably and securely, unlike generic plugs that often slip out. They allow safe swimming without water entering, reducing infection risks for active kids.
How Custom Swim Plugs Are Made
Audiologists at Toronto Hearing Services take quick, painless silicone impressions of your ears during a visit. Impressions go to a lab for waterproof vinyl or silicone plugs, ready in 1-2 weeks—suitable for kids’ smaller canals and ear tube compatibility.
Benefits for Swimmers and Kids
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Prevents swimmer’s ear and middle ear infections, especially in children with ear tubes.
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Durable, reusable for years; boosts confidence for pools, lakes, or beaches.
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Protects vulnerable ears during water activities.
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Does not slip out too easily
CUSTOM TREATMENT PLAN
Begin Your Treatment Today
Don’t wait to take the next step toward better hearing and a better quality of life. Whether you’re looking to address hearing problems or book a hearing test, our clinics across Toronto are here to support you.

From testing to treatment, our team will guide you through every step. Whether you’re just starting to notice changes or have been managing hearing loss for a while, we’re ready to help you find the right solution.
Schedule your consultation today and take the first step toward better hearing and a more connected living.
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*Please first request a referral from your doctor to have your hearing test covered by OHIP*
Toronto Hearing Services Locations
The Audiology Centre (North York)
Business Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Phone: (416) 498–4151
FAX:
416–498–1589
Markham Stouffville Hearing Services
Business Hours:
Mon–Thurs: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – 1:30 pm
Phone: (905) 471-4327
FAX:
905-471-4338
West End Hearing Services
Business Hours:
Tue–Thurs: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Mon & Fri: Closed
Phone: (416) 233-8581
FAX:
416-233-4390
