At Countryside Equine Hospital, we provide a full spectrum of equine dental services, utilizing the latest techniques and technology to ensure optimal health, comfort, and performance for your horse. Our goal is to:
Ensure proper nutrition by supporting your horse’s ability to chew properly.
Enhance performance by helping your horse accept the bit comfortably.
Prevent future complications by detecting and treating dental issues early to prevent more serious problems down the line.
The oral examination is the cornerstone of equine dentistry. Through careful visual assessment of the mouth, we can identify necessary treatments to maintain your horse’s peak performance.
Ensure your horse’s comfort by scheduling regular dental care. Give us a call at (770) 787-4711 or book online.
Expert Equine Dental Care Services
Our experienced equine team specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of dental disorders that can affect the teeth, mouth, and sinuses. We offer a comprehensive array of dental procedures, including:
- Oral evaluations
- Digital radiographs
- Floating
- Extractions and other oral surgeries
- Advanced endodontics
These services are available both at our hospital and in the field. To ensure your horse’s ongoing dental health, we recommend scheduling a dental exam every six months, which can be conveniently combined with your horse’s spring and fall vaccinations.
Advanced Diagnostic Tools:
Oral Endoscopy
We utilize oral endoscopy to provide an enhanced view of your horse’s teeth and oral tissues. This advanced tool allows our veterinarians to make more accurate diagnoses and document findings with detailed photos and videos, providing a valuable resource for follow-up visits and consultations.
Complex Dental Procedures:
Tooth Extraction
For advanced dental cases, such as fractured teeth, we perform sophisticated procedures like advanced nerve blocks and tooth extractions. This is just one example of how our team provides exceptional care for your horse, ensuring the best possible outcome for their future health and performance.
Watch as we place an advanced block and extract a fractured tooth:
Recognizing Dental Issues in Your Horse
Your horse may not show signs of dental discomfort, but there are key symptoms to watch for. If your horse experiences any of the following, it’s time to schedule a dental evaluation:
- Dropping food while eating
- Difficulty chewing
- Excessive drooling
- Weight loss
- Tossing head, tilting, or resisting the bit
- Foul-smelling breath or discharge from the mouth or nostrils
- Swelling around the face, jaw, or mouth
- Blood from the mouth
Common Equine Dental Conditions
Dental problems in horses are more common than many realize. Some frequently encountered conditions include:
- Equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH)
- Retained caps (baby teeth that haven’t fallen out naturally)
- Retained wolf teeth
- Hooks on premolars and molars
- Infected teeth and gums
- Sharp points
- Periodontal disease (gum disease)
Improve Performance with Equine Dental Care
At Countryside Equine Hospital, we are committed to ensuring your horse’s dental health with expert care, the latest diagnostic tools, and a preventive approach to maintain their well-being and performance.
Contact us today at (770) 787-4711 to schedule an oral examination or learn more about our equine dental care services.