From the Experts

Ear candles have become a popular home remedy for removing earwax, relieving sinus pressure, and even improving hearing. But do they really work? And more importantly, are they safe?  At Oracle Hearing Center, we often get questions from patients about ear candling. In this post, we’ll explore what ear candles are, how they’re used, and why medical experts advise against them. Plus, our Lawrenceville, NJ

Getting new hearing aids is a big step for anyone. It can be exciting, but it might also feel a little strange at first. If someone you love has just started using hearing aids, you can help them adjust. In this blog, we’ll be sharing some simple tips to make the process easier. Be Patient and Understanding Remember, using hearing aids is a new experience

Hearing helps us stay connected to the world. We use it to talk with others, listen to music, and hear important sounds around us. But many people don’t think about their hearing health until there’s a problem. Getting regular hearing tests is a simple way to make sure your ears are healthy and working as they should. Oracle Hearing Center has audiologists providing hearing tests

As audiologists, we often meet patients who ask about ear wax and the best ways to remove it. Many people feel embarrassed about ear wax, but the truth is that it’s a natural part of how your ears work.  Let’s talk about why ear wax is important, how to safely manage it, and why seeing an audiologist is the best choice. What Is Ear Wax?

Earwax is that pesky yet pivotal substance residing in our ears, often causing both fascination and frustration. While its presence is a routine part of ear health, the surplus of wax can sometimes turn heads – literally.  Its production, seemingly incessant at times, begs the question: Why does our auditory system manufacture this seemingly excessive amount of earwax? Beyond its potential discomfort, understanding the purpose

An audiologist can diagnose, prevent, and treat hearing disorders, tinnitus, balance, and vestibular issues. They take part in the hearing aid selection process as well as the programming and fitting of the devices. Additionally, audiologists can perform professional ear cleaning/earwax removal, diagnose and treat ear infections, and provide auditory rehabilitation. Audiologist vs. hearing aid specialist A hearing aid specialist can perform a simple hearing evaluation

Do you need to get your ears professionally cleaned? Oracle Hearing provides professional ear cleaning and earwax removal in Lawrenceville, NJ, Pennington, NJ, and nearby communities. In the right amounts, ear wax can be good. In fact, it has lubricant and protective properties to help keep the ears and their environment healthy. However, too much of something is never good. As earwax travels from the

Tinnitus comes from the Latin word “tinnere,” which translates to “a ringing” or “to ring.” This is a relatively unpleasant auditory perception of noise that has an internal source and is only occasionally picked up by other people.  This severity of the condition is highly relative; it may be mild enough to be ignored by certain people, while for others, the condition may be so

A hearing test, also known as an audiometry test, is used to assess a person’s ability to hear different sounds and pitches. It can help to identify any hearing loss or abnormalities and determine the type and degree of the loss.  Hearing tests may be recommended for people who have symptoms of hearing loss. If you experience difficulty hearing in noisy environments or difficulty understanding