Equine Dentistry Experts
Equine Dentistry Experts
At Pimbury Equine Dentistry, we understand that every horse has different dental requirements.
Whether your horse needs a routine dental appointment, a more advanced dental assessment or a specific treatment, we offer a range of equine dental services to help maintain good oral health and comfort.
With over 12 years of experience, fully qualified and fully insured, you can feel confident that your horse’s dental needs are being taken seriously.
We offer the following services across Oxfordshire and surrounding counties.
Not every appointment needs to involve dental treatment.
An examination-only appointment allows your horse’s mouth and teeth to be assessed without routine rasping or other dental procedures being carried out.
This can be useful for:
Following the examination, any findings and recommendations can be discussed with you, including whether further dental treatment or veterinary assessment is appropriate.
Regular dental maintenance is an important part of responsible horse ownership.
Routine equine dental appointments involve assessing the horse’s mouth and teeth, identifying any developing dental concerns and carrying out appropriate routine dental maintenance. This should be done every six to twelve months.
Depending on the individual horse’s requirements, this may include:
Regular dental attention can help maintain oral comfort and identify potential problems before they become more significant.
Some horses require more than routine dental maintenance.
Advanced equine dentistry involves assessing and addressing more complex dental conditions and abnormalities.
This may include horses experiencing:
Each horse is assessed individually to determine the appropriate course of action. Where a condition falls outside my professional scope, referral to a suitable veterinary surgeon will be recommended.
A diastema is a gap or abnormal space between a horse’s teeth where food material can become trapped.
Food packing within these spaces can contribute to discomfort, inflammation and periodontal disease if left unmanaged.
Diastema flushing involves carefully removing trapped food material from affected spaces to help maintain oral cleanliness and comfort.
Signs that your horse may have a diastema-related problem can include:
Early identification and appropriate management are important in maintaining good dental health.
Wolf teeth are small non-functioning teeth that can be present just in front of the first cheek teeth, usually in the upper jaw.
Although not every horse develops wolf teeth, they can sometimes cause issues, particularly in horses being ridden and accepting a bit.
Wolf tooth removal may be considered where clinically indicated.
A proper assessment is important before any decision is made, as not all wolf teeth require removal.
Where removal is appropriate, this must be undertaken by a suitably qualified and authorised professional or referred to a veterinary surgeon where required.
Whether your horse needs a routine dental appointment, an examination or attention for a specific dental concern, we’re happy to help.
Get in touch to discuss your horse’s requirements and arrange an appointment.