equine dentistry
Equine Dentistry
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CCEV provides both routine and advanced equine dental care, ensuring your horse’s dental health is maximised for both performance and longevity.
Through prophylactic and preventative treatments and detailed oral examinations under sedation, we have the ability to spot things early and treat accurately.
Where appropriate, we have longstanding links with a number of very prominent equine dental specialists who can offer both advice and specialist treatment options where required.
Our advanced team delivers professional, evidence-based dental services for horses of all disciplines.
OUR EQUINE DENTAL SERVICES
Regular equine dental health checks under sedation are essential for maximising dental longevity, oral health, physical condition, performance, and long-term wellbeing. We combine routine care with advanced techniques to meet the needs of every horse.
Christopher holds an advanced veterinary practice certificate in equine dentistry, which involves several years of additional training. So you can rest assured knowing your horse is in the best hands.
Routine Dental Examinations
At CCEV, we perform all routine dental examinations under standing sedation, allowing our vets to carry out a detailed and comprehensive examination of each tooth and the mouth as a whole identifying both common and advanced issues.
Advanced Dental Care
Advanced dental procedures such as extractions, occlusal corrections, diastema treatment and widening, as well as fillings for infundibular caries along with the treatment of other dental pathology.
Wolf Tooth Extractions
Where appropriate and following detailed examination, all wolf teeth are removed under standing sedation with the use of local anaesthetic.
Dental Radiography
At CCEV, we use the most up to date digital radiography allowing for diagnostic radiography to be performed on the same day of examination, allowing for early intervention and treatment. Diagnostic images can be shared with specialists where appropriate along with owners, providing direct input and understanding.
Oroscopy
CCEV provides clarity and confidence through detailed oroscopic examination, helping identify and manage upper airway conditions effectively.
FAQs
Do you use sedation?
At CCEV, all routine dental examinations and rasping (odontoplasty) is performed under standing sedation, which is included in the cost. This is routine to ensure safety and allow a thorough, stress-free examination and to allow for precise and accurate treatment.
What happens during a routine dental exam?
A full oral examination is performed under standing sedation, including visual inspection and palpation using a bright dental examination light. The findings of the oral examination are recorded accurately for future reference and a treatment plan instigated as appropriate.
How can I tell if my horse has a dental problem?
Signs include difficulty eating, dropping food (quidding), weight loss, halitosis (poor oral odour/bad breath), head shaking, behavioural changes or resistance to contact or accepting the bit as well as multiple other symptoms. Please do get in touch to discuss should you have any concerns regarding your horse's dental health. Christopher will be more than happy to provide advice and discuss a case in further detail.
My horse is a good doer, does he still need a dental check?
Yes, even horses in good body condition can have dental issues that affect comfort, chewing efficiency, or long-term health.
How often should my horse have a dental exam?
At least once a year, or more frequently for young horses, performance horses, or those with known dental issues where appropriate and as advised by your veterinary surgeon.
Get in touch
We serve horses across Wiltshire, Berkshire,Hampshire, Gloucestershire, and Oxfordshire. Call or book an appointment today.
Cross Counties Equine Vets
The Paddocks, Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire, SN8 2QF
