Dental problems are common in horses and can affect nearly every aspect of their daily life — from eating, grazing and maintaining body condition to performing comfortably under the saddle. Because ...

Some tooth problems in horses start early. A foal may be born with an overbite (“parrot mouth”) or underbite (“sow mouth”) if the jawbones are mismatched in length. If these abnormalities are ...

Wolf teeth can cause problems in some horses but not others — and ultimately that is the main consideration when deciding whether to remove them in the interest of your horse’s health and comfort.

Some tooth problems in horses start early. Dr. Tia Nelson, a veterinarian in Helena, Mont., has seen serious overbites (“parrot mouth”) and underbites (“sow mouth”) in baby foals. “If we address these ...

There is evidence that even ancient horses received dental care, and now caregivers can use motorized tools to keep the animals healthy. By Sarah Maslin Nir You’re not supposed to look a gift horse in ...

February is National Pet Dental Health month, a time when pet owners are reminded that routine oral care is an important aspect of their animal’s well-being. Just like their small animal counterparts, ...

Diane Febles spends her days filing down horses' teeth. Domestic horses need dentists like Febles once or twice a year to file down or tend to... A Dentist Who Goes Straight To The Horse's Mouth Chew ...

Contrary to popular belief, animals need to go to the dentist as often as people. Horses, in particular, may need to go more. But where do you take horses to get their teeth cleaned, and how many ...