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When it comes to dental health over time, prevention is everything. Horse's teeth are different to ours and require filing usually once a year. Routine treatment will ensure feed is not retained in the mouth for long periods and normal molar levels are maintained. This ensures your horse can keep processing it's feed effectively and is pain free when ridden.
Unlike our teeth, horse's molars continue to erupt for much of their lives. If molars become extended (due to lack of treatment or injury) the whole mouth suffers as eating and health are significantly compromised. Incremental correction will restore eating ability, condition and comfort.
There are cases where sedation and pain relief are necessary, we work hand in hand with vets to ensure your horse receives the best care for routine and corrective dentistry.
Horse health can be challenging and many considerations change as your horse ages. We will work with you to optimise your horse's diet and nutrition with respect to your horse's dental abilities over time. Happy healthy horses is the goal!
Calm proficient handling and treatment builds trust. Our aim is for horse and owner to be relaxed during treatment and we will do everything possible to ensure this is the case.
We use hand instruments to ensure total control and accuracy at all times. Horses like the lightness of touch and the minimally invasive nature of this form of treatment. Motorised equipment usually requires sedation and can cause excessive removal of tooth material and overheating of the pulp cavity. It's a contraversial practice.
Major corrections and complex extractions may be referred to specialist equine hospitals for xrays and specialised treatment.
Routine treatment starts at 18-24 months ideally when a horse has had basic handling and a bridle on/off a few times. Most young horses are great for first time treatment. Discuss with us where your horse is at with it's training if you have any concerns about first treatment.