Guide to Routine Equine Dental Maintenace


	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.


	- 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.

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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