Equine dentist Paardengebitverzorger
Horses' teeth are designed to grind large amounts of raw food, mostly very coarse. Because our horses usually get good quality food their teeth don't need to grind so much and consequently the teeth don't wear down as much. This makes it necessary for an equine dentist to check the teeth on a yearly basis.
2 methods are used to treat teeth. The dentist can either use electrical tools or work manually. I like to work manually because I feel that this method has many important advantages:
* Horses don't need to be anaesthetised so that pregnant mare can also be
treated.
* I can judge from the reaction of the horses whether there are other
painful places that might also need treatment.
* Because I can work so precisely, I only file away what is necessary.
So, the grooves in the teeth remain intact. This is better for the
grinding of the food and also the digestion.
* After a regular treatment, the horse can be ridden immediately.
* Last but not least... It´s cheaper.