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Dental Treatments |
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Health Floats
A basic health float is designed to help the horse who’s mouth has already been balanced and is regularly seen by a vet or dental technician. This is achieved by the removal of enamel points and also the maintenance of the correct table angles.
Performance Floats
A performance float is similar to the Health Float but has emphasis on achieving improved balance and can include creating bit-seats and the reduction and rounding of canines if required, with inspection and reduction of incisors if necessary.
A “bit-seat” is the rounding of the first cheek teeth. This procedure is aimed at:
Improving comfort of the bit Helping the flow of food
In order to achieve a performance float horses may be required to be sedated.
Routine dental maintenance can help resolve the following conditions:
Lack of condition Poor performance Quidding Change in performance Weight loss Excessive salivation or drooling Bumps or swellings of the jaw or face The chewing of doors or fencing Rearing Bad breath from either the mouth or nostrils Head throwing while being ridden Stiffness on one rein Head tilting while eating or riding Choking Failure to perform with most types of equipment Abnormal carriage of the tongue Bad general attitude Discharge from the eyes or nostrils Fistulous discharge from the jaw or face
Advanced dentistry
Advanced dentistry is performed to alleviate major problems which can occur, and usually involves power driven instruments and requires sedation. |
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