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Dentistry

Routine dental care is an often underemphasized part of your horse’s overall healthcare.  Horses' teeth erupt at a rate of 2-3 mm annually.  Enamel points that aren't worn away evenly can build up over time causing soft tissue damage, malocclusion, maldigestion and pain.  Horses will continue to eat past a variety of dental problems including soft tissue trauma, fractured, missing or abscessed teeth.  Because of this, waiting until they show symptoms is an unreliable predictor of an issue. 

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Symptoms of a dental problem may include

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  • Quidding or dropping feed

  • Abnormal posture or chewing speed

  • Weight loss/ change in body condition

  • Resistance to tack/ poor performance

  • Nasal discharge

  • Oral or nasal odor

  • Facial deformities

 

 

North Country Equine recommends annual dental exams using a full mouth speculum.  We utilize standing sedation (where safe and appropriate) and power dentistry tools which minimizes soft tissue trauma and provides a safer and more relaxing procedure for the horse.  This sedated, open mouth exam allows us to perform gentle/ fear free routine floating, identify and treat issues earlier, modify nutritional plans where necessary - especially in geriatric horses - and maintain your horse's dental comfort, function and longevity.  North Country Equine also offers

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  • Tooth extractions

  • Dental/ sinus/ skull radiographs

  • Nutritional consultation in light of dental exam findings​​​​

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