Equine dentistry courses have been in high demand from horse owners recently.



Horse teeth grow continually and produce sharp edges. This means problems can arrive at any time. The sharp points are caused by routine chewing and by using a halter as well as a bridle.



Owners want their horse treated for this condition. Complete equilibration or three-point-balance is done today and was once called a float. A float was a quick treatment that took away teeth’s sharp points. It helped for a while, but it didn’t treat the issue. The new technique is a higher level technique to fit in with changes in the horse industry. The goal is to help the horse become balanced if the horse is a show or race horse this will lead them to more wins, for example. Complete equilibration scrubs the sharp points away from each of the molars and makes sure the molars as well as the jaw and incisors are balanced. This process aligns the horse’s teeth chewing service as well as cutting incisors to size according to the molar alignment and removes other problem areas. The outcome will be everything in the mouth working in harmony together.

There are also continuing education courses available. Veterinarians undergo training as well as education on a continued basis. They take classes to learn of any changes in the field and learn new techniques and equipment. A benefit to taking equine dentistry courses at some locations is the person is introduced to the latest techniques and equipment. They will be able to try out techniques and equipment types available. This will help them learn what they would prefer using when in the field.

If a horse is in pain from a toothache or other dental problem it is important to the rider to make sure the horse is comfortable. If a horse is having behavior problems, performing poorly or is in bad health it could be related to a dental issue. A horse indicates pain by pulling away, getting out of the bit in their mouth, rapid head movements and not cooperating. Each horse is different and could take the pain at various tolerance levels.