Equine Dentistry
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) recommends that mature horses receive an oral exam at least once a year and that horses 2-5 years old be examined twice a year. In order for a complete oral exam to take place your horse will be sedated, a speculum placed in their mouth and all structures including the teeth, tongue, gums, hard and soft palate will be examined. A power float is utilized to perform the dental which allows for a faster, gentler procedure that the horses tolerate very well.
Signs that your horse may be having a tooth problem include:
Signs that your horse may be having a tooth problem include:
- dropping feed
- weight loss
- poor performance
- bitting issues
- head tossing
- foul odor from mouth or nostrils
- swelling or the face or jaw