Suzanne Redford
Equine Dental Services

Frequently Asked Questions

At what age should I start getting my horse's teeth checked?

Are there any signs I can look for that may indicate that my horse has a dental problem?

My dentist has told me that my horse has wolf teeth, what does this mean and should I have them extracted?

If my horse is only 6 years old, does he still need dental care?

I have never had my horses teeth checked before, can you explain what will happen and how long it will take.

Does every horse have Canine teeth, and what are they there for?

Can you explain what a 'bit seat' is and whether all horses should have them?

Is it true that you can age a horse from their teeth, and if so how can you do this?

I've heard that older horses need their teeth checked more often, why is this the case, are the teeth not the same as those in the younger horse?

Can you explain what 'hooks' are as I have been told my horse has two in its mouth.

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