New posts. Search forums. Log in. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Black tongue? Thread starter bullockcorner Start date Nov 14, K, I've been wondering this for a while now, and finally thought, "Who better to ask than my LB friends? BriarwoodAcres Well-Known Member. Conversely, blind wolf teeth—those not erupted through the gingiva but still coming into contact with the bit—are almost always problematic.
The tooth does, however, have an elaborate nerve supply. Dentin and the pulp are innervated, while enamel and cementum are not. How do digital DR and computed CR radiography fit into equine oral health maintenance? Daugherty explains that radiographs are equivalent to a dental X ray for humans. Thus, newborns should have a dental exam during the initial veterinary foal evaluation, setting the stage for a lifetime of oral health.
Daugherty cautions that multiple pathologies can occur during these formative years, with retained caps and misalignments the most prevalent. Veterinarians recommend 6- to month examinations during this time. An annual exam is sufficient for most healthy horses between ages 5 and Older horses with slower tooth growth might have exams spaced at 15 or 18 months, as advised by your veterinary dental provider.
Some older horses will need more frequent exams due to age-related dental disease. Daugherty believes that materials technology has been the greatest recent advancement for equine dentistry. Hand tools have progressed from copper and stainless steel to tungsten carbide and diamond-coated blade. New tools are considerably sharper, do not produce as much heat, and require less maintenance.
Additionally, power dentistry equipment evolved from rotary to disc format, offering more precision and maneuverability. Mimicking human medical improvements, vacuums that reduce dental debris and improve visualization also have become common tools. Do try to avoid feeding your horse large grain meals or other concentrates before the exam because sedation can slow feed transit through the gastrointestinal tract, which might result in gas and mild colic.
After dental work is completed, caretakers should wait to feed the patient until the horse is awake enough to swallow effectively, usually one to two hours following the procedure. But a horse should not be ridden the same day he has been heavily sedated. Outside of the office, he trail rides with his off-the-track gelding, breeds and races Thoroughbreds, and is a terrible handicapper, invariably losing money but still having fun at the racetrack. For information about our privacy practices, please visit our website.
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