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Professional Care

Quality Dental Care for Your Horse

Proper dental care is essential to your horse's health - it will ensure your horse is more comfortable, utilizes feed more efficiently, performs better and may well live longer.

Myles Hopton wearing a headlamp performing dental work on a chestnut horse in a barn
The Essentials

WHY DENTAL HEALTH IS SO IMPORTANT

Malocclusions cause inefficient chewing and tooth wear. Horses experiencing oral pain cannot perform optimally, and examinations every six to twelve months are recommended.

Close-up of gloved hands examining a horse's front teeth

SIGNS A DENTAL CHECK-UP IS NEEDED

  • Dropping feed
  • Weight loss
  • Head tossing while riding with a bit
  • Not wanting to collect
  • Dunking hay in the water
What We Do

FULL RANGE OF SERVICES

Services include routine point removal, cap extraction, hook removal, ramp removal, ridge/wave correction, incisor procedures, bit seats, wolf teeth removal, molar extraction, and quality rasping. We use the latest equipment to minimize stress and discomfort to the horse.

BENEFITS OF EQUINE DENTISTRY

Weight Gain

Improved dental health allows horses to chew more efficiently and utilize their feed more effectively, leading to better nutrition and weight gain.

Improved Performance

Horses free from dental pain perform better under saddle and show improved responsiveness to rider cues and discipline demands.

Better Bit Acceptance

With dental problems resolved, horses accept and respond better to bit contact without resistance or behavioral issues.

Behavior Improvement

Relief from oral pain often results in calmer, more cooperative behavior both in the pasture and under saddle.

Enhanced Airflow

Proper dental alignment improves respiratory function and oxygen intake, supporting overall health and stamina.

Extended Lifespan

Quality mouth balancing through proper dentistry can potentially extend horse lifespan up to five years by promoting overall health.

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