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Dental Care Guide
Common Dental Problems
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Routine Dental Care Guide

Consistent dental care makes for a happy, health horse. Early care can prevent your horse from experiencing one or more of the following dental situations. Click here to see illustrations of common dental problems.

Equine Teeth

- Inhibited movement of the mandible
- Intra-oral soft tissue damage
- Lack of occlusion of the cheek teeth
- Frequent bouts of colic
- Gum disease
- Periodontal disease
- Reduced nasal air flow
- Limited axial flow of food
- Frequent oral infections


Following is a Horseman’s Guide to Routine Dental Maintenance:

Call
707-338-1768
to schedule an appointment
or contact us
via E-mail at
kerrequinedental@g mail.com

EARLY YEARLING
Equilibrate & Float all Teeth as needed

LATE YEARLING
Equilibrate & Float all Teeth as needed
Extract Wolf Teeth

EARLY 2-YEAR OLD
Equilibrate & Float all Teeth as needed
Check for Deciduous Caps

LATE 2-YEAR OLD (2-1/2 Years)
Equilibrate & Float all Teeth as needed
Check for Deciduous Caps

EARLY 3-YEAR OLD
Equilibrate & Float all Teeth as needed
Check for Deciduous Caps

LATE 3-YEAR OLD (3-1/2 Years)
Equilibrate & Float all Teeth as needed
Check for Deciduous Caps

EARLY 4-YEAR OLD
Equilibrate & Float all Teeth as needed
Check for Deciduous Caps

LATE 4-YEAR OLD (4-1/2 Years)
Equilibrate & Float all Teeth as needed
Check for Deciduous Caps

5 YEARS & ON
Equilibrate & Float all Teeth Twice per Year
 

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