Health Articles

Dentistry the Basics
Dentistry - Sep 30th, 09
  Dental care in the horse involves the same principles as human dentistry; many of the diseases seen in people’s teeth are also diagnosed and treated in the horse. For example periodont...

Dental Examination
Dentistry - Jun 16th, 02
I have a Morgan mare who, I think, might have something wrong with her teeth. What should I expect from a dental examination for my horse? The veterinarian and the owner need to discuss wh...

Understanding Your Horse's Teeth
Dentistry - Jun 16th, 02
Horses have a unique dental structure. Their teeth are divided into two major sections: the incisors, which are the teeth seen in the front of the horse's mouth, and the cheek teeth, made up...

The Importance of Maintaining the Health of Your Horse's Mouth
Dentistry - Jun 16th, 02
A Bayer HealthCare Animal Health Brochure     Routine dental care is essential to your horse's in health. Periodic examinations and regular maintenance, such as floating, are espe...

Bits, Bitting and Dentistry
Dentistry - Feb 5th, 03
The mouth of the horse is the principle means of communication between the horse and rider or driver. Obviously, other aids are used as well, but for many, the bit is what determines direction...

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Equine Dentistry
Dentistry - Jan 6th, 05
Revised February 2009     It is common these days for horses to live into their thirties and beyond.  Their teeth, however, were really only developed to last into their twen...

Equine Dental Glossary
Dentistry - Dec 20th, 05
Incisors - Front teeth, just inside the lips, used to grasp, nip and pull grass(and to bite you!)   Premolars - First three sets of large cheek teeth, top and bottom jaws, used for gri...

Equine Dental Care: What Every Horse Owner Should Know
Dentistry - Jan 7th, 08
Brief History   Horses have been around for many, many years. Some experts have determined from fossil evidence that horses have existed for over 55 million years. These early horses we...

Equine Dentistry: Why Equine Veterinarians are Uniquely Qualified
Dentistry - Jul 6th, 09
Finding the right person to provide dental care for your horse can be confusing for some owners. Proper dental care can be the key to maintaining overall health in many horses and, just as wit...