Some Indications of Dental Problems
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WHAT is Equine
Dentistry? It is the care
of healthy teeth, as well as
the treatment of unhealthy
teeth. It involves the use
of floats - either
mechanical or power rasps
to file down the teeth.
Power equipment offers
significant advantages over
hand floats. Among these
are: shorter duration of
procedure, more precise
floating, less trauma to
soft tissues and less
fatigue of the veterinarian.
In order for a horse to
'flex at the poll', his lower
jaw must be able to move
forward, and side to side.
There are many teeth
abnormalities that prevent
him from being able to move
freely. In turn, this can
cause problems in his poll,
and down his back. Proper
dental equilibration can
correct this.
Dentistry? It is the care
of healthy teeth, as well as
the treatment of unhealthy
teeth. It involves the use
of floats - either
mechanical or power rasps
to file down the teeth.
Power equipment offers
significant advantages over
hand floats. Among these
are: shorter duration of
procedure, more precise
floating, less trauma to
soft tissues and less
fatigue of the veterinarian.
In order for a horse to
'flex at the poll', his lower
jaw must be able to move
forward, and side to side.
There are many teeth
abnormalities that prevent
him from being able to move
freely. In turn, this can
cause problems in his poll,
and down his back. Proper
dental equilibration can
correct this.
WHEN should a horse be
checked? Foals and yearlings
should be evaluated for incisor
abnormalities (over or under
bite), or any facial trauma.
Otherwise, horses should be
checked by the time they are two,
or at least 30 days prior to
training. Wolf Teeth should be
removed prior to the use of a bit.
Caps (baby teeth) may also need
to be removed. Dental problems
affect the way the horse takes a
bit, and may create bad habits
that are difficult to correct
later. Early correction of many
dental problems can save the
horse years of pain, and
greatly extend the life of the
teeth, not to mention a much
more productive (and less
expensive) training experience.
Adult horses should have their
teeth checked every 6 to 12
months, depending on their age,
occupation and dental health.
checked? Foals and yearlings
should be evaluated for incisor
abnormalities (over or under
bite), or any facial trauma.
Otherwise, horses should be
checked by the time they are two,
or at least 30 days prior to
training. Wolf Teeth should be
removed prior to the use of a bit.
Caps (baby teeth) may also need
to be removed. Dental problems
affect the way the horse takes a
bit, and may create bad habits
that are difficult to correct
later. Early correction of many
dental problems can save the
horse years of pain, and
greatly extend the life of the
teeth, not to mention a much
more productive (and less
expensive) training experience.
Adult horses should have their
teeth checked every 6 to 12
months, depending on their age,
occupation and dental health.
Dentistry
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A complete physical exam - including a cardiac
exam, is performed on all horses
exam, is performed on all horses
Tracey checking the poll on a horse. Poll and
TMJ exams are also done on all horses.
TMJ exams are also done on all horses.
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