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Expert wolf teeth diagnosis, treatment, advice and removal via a skilled equestrian dentist. Learn how our professional service ensures a pain-free experience for you and your horse.
Wolf teeth serve no purpose in modern horses and can cause riding problems. They’re easily removed with a minor procedure, but it’s crucial to have a pro do it right, using the proper techniques, sedation, and pain relief, and by an accredited professional.
Some wolf teeth hide below the gumline, called blind wolf teeth. A skilled hand can feel for them, but using the right diagnostic tools, like radiographs, is essential to confirm.
Not every bump in the mouth is a wolf tooth, so this needs to be diagnosed by a professional with experience dealing and diagnosing in wolf teeth in horses.
Wolf teeth are tiny, vestigial chompers often found in the upper jaw. These usually pop up in front of the first cheek teeth, and while they’re mostly up top, they can sneak into the lower jaw too. They sprout between five months and two years, but not every horse gets them. But often those that do grow wolf teeth can experience pain and discomfort.
Your best bet? Get a pro to peek early on and decide if these little guys need eviction. And remember, when it’s time for removal, leave it to a qualified equine dental specialist—they’ve got the sedation, pain relief, and tools to do it right.
You can read our full guide on Wolf Teeth in Horses here.
Though pint-sized, ranging from millimeters to a centimeter long, with no robust roots, not all horses have wolf teeth, and even if they do, it’s hit or miss whether they cause trouble.
Sometimes, they tango with the bit and bring discomfort to the ride. So, if you plan on lots of bit action, you might opt to remove them.
This can lead to obvious issues, such as troubles with feeding, pain and general discomfort.
Ignoring them can lead to trouble, like fractured teeth and more agony, so our best advice is to get a quick, hassle-free diagnosis.
Trust a qualified expert for a quick, safe, and pain-free wolf teeth removal process. Your horse will thank you in the saddle.
When it comes to the wolf teeth removal process, trust the pros. Only a qualified veterinarian or equine dental specialist should handle it.
Firstly, the horse gets a sedation ticket for comfort and calmness from your local veterinarian. Local anesthesia takes care of any discomfort around the wolf teeth area., which needs to be conducted by a veterinary professional.
Our specialist then gets up close and personal, checking the wolf teeth’s size, position, and condition. They use special dental tools to loosen things up and, when ready, gently pluck the wolf teeth out with forceps.
Once the wolf teeth are out, we double-check everything, making sure there’s no lingering bits or bleeding. We even give the horse’s mouth a good rinse and flush with antiseptic to keep infection at bay.
Time for the horse to wake up from its nap, and the recovery timeline varies from one horse to the next, but your vet will fill you in on the details during the process.
Aftercare involves a brief chill-out period and maybe some tweaked feeding to aid healing. Your vet or dental specialist will give you the lowdown on post-op care and any follow-up visits needed.
Difficult or large wolf teeth may require a follow up visit to ensure that the socket is healing effectively however this is very uncommon. Most horses can return to their normal activities after a week.
Remember, like any dental work, there’s a chance of hiccups, but our pros have got it under control. Trust the experts at Pimbury Equine for a smooth wolf teeth diagnosis and advice throughout the wolf teeth removal process.
In terms of pricing, we charge £60 per horse for a routine equine dental health check, plus £30 extra for wolf tooth removal if diagnosed. This means a session would cost £90 total.
The cost of the procedure will fluctuate depending on the volumes of sedation and pain relief required. It also depends if a veterinarian or an equine dental technician is removing wolf teeth. It’s important to note an equine dental technician cannot remove wolf teeth without a vet present to sedate and administer pain relief.
If you think that your horse has dental issues relating to wolf teeth, the longer you leave it, the more pain your horse could potentially be experiencing. For professional support, help and advice on wolf teeth diagnosis, delay no further and get in touch to arrange a profressional assessment and potential removal today.