Routine & Advanced Dentistry

Most horses will experience some dental problems throughout their lives. Prevention is better than cure so we recommend regular annual or bi-annual checks and a good diet.

Nearly all horses will need their teeth rasping regularly. This involves removal of the sharp enamel points that build up naturally with modern domestication. Our team are extremely well trained to recognise other disease. If required, we can provide a variety of treatment options and advanced dentistry at our clinic with a RCVS certificate holder in dentistry. 

We offer a full range of routine to advanced dental services carried out by fully qualified, experienced veterinary surgeons:

• Routine rasping plus sedation and visit charge (which can be split if shared).
• Advanced dentistry: oral extractions, sinus surgery, periodontal disease treatment, infundibular caries treatment, maxillofacial fracture repair.

The vast majority procedures are performed under standing sedation with nerve blocks and local anaesthesia for pain free treatment. Very occasionally general anaesthesia is required.

Oroscopic evaluation

Some dental disease requires careful evaluation before a treatment plan can be made or during treatment.  We have a fibre optic video oroscope allowing detailed images of the mouth.