Kayla Coburn Equine Dentistry

Understanding Equine Dentistry



Equine Dental care is one of the most important, yet overlooked aspects of the horses health and routine maintenance. Properly handled, dental work can lead to better performance, attitude and improved overall health of the horse. lack of dentistry can lead to increased pain, severe lameness, poor behavior, increased weight loss & Colic.   

Purpose

The main purpose of equine dentistry is to remove and prevent pain causing enamal points & malloclusions that limit the horses bio-mechanical functions. When corrected and balanced through the knowledge of equine anatomy and mastication, the horse not only feels better, but will drastically improve in health area's of concern. 

Signs your horse may need dentistry

 

- Quidding (dropping food from the mouth)
- Weight loss
- Bad odor (could be the start of periodontal disease) 
- Tilting head sideways while eating/riding
- Nasal discharge
- Head shaking
- Drooling
- Undigested food in manure
- Bad attitude (bucking/rearing)
- Colic

Links & Further Education

 

Does your horse need a dentist?

 

What age should my horse first see a dentist?

 

Anatomy of the horse skull (Video)