EQUINE DENTISTRY

Proper Equine dentistry by your veterinarian will save you time, money and will prevent future dental problems for your horse. Proper dentistry allows the horse to grind feed into small particles allowing vital nutrients from quality feed to be digested within the digestive tract. Improper teeth floating with hand tools and no sedation by the lay person leads to issues with the molars that are used for grinding located at the back of the upper and lower jaw. Other commonly seen issues stem from the over use of power tools used by unregulated equine dentists that are not licensed veterinarians. Issues that arise from overheating the root of the tooth with improper use of power tools can take a few years to surface. Abscesses formed in the mouth by improper dental care can cause swelling that can become inflamed, painful and can lead up to tooth loss. PROPER TEETH FLOATING is important for the older horse in order to maximize the nutrition from quality feed, but proper dental care in the young horse is essential in preventing overcrowding and the development of hooks or ramps that can cause dental issues for the life of the young horse.