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Equine Dentistry

Advances in equine health care over the past couple of decades have led to increased longevity in horses. Increased awareness and attention to oral health certainly has contributed to improved equine lifespans and is an essential component of routine preventative health care.

Oral care includes a routine dentistry or “floating” which includes:

Starting with a thorough oral exam using a full mouth speculum.
Reducing of sharp points, which can cause cheek sores and lacerations in domesticated horses.
Other problems we might find include uneven wear, valve diastema, periodontal disease, broken teeth, loose teeth, retained caps, and decay that can be addressed during their visit.

Modern equipment, including motorized instruments, have dramatically improved our ability to identify and treat problems more safely, effectively, efficiently, and with less trauma to the horse.

Horses of all ages can benefit from routine oral health care but starting a solid dental regime from the beginning can help maintain comfortability throughout all important stages of a young horses life. Even early on, young horses’ teeth are going through a lot of change and we can help them get a good start with routine care and addressing caps and wolf teeth. In addition to improving general health, having a healthy and comfortable mouth also helps with bit comfort, which is especially important before entering into any training program .