Teeth
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14 facts you need to know about your horse’s tongue
Here’s what you need to know about your horse’s tongue — a vital yet often over-looked part of the equine anatomy
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An essential guide to equine dental care
Dental check-ups should be a regular feature in your horse’s basic health care routine. Andrea Oakes looks at problems that can arise in the mouth
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Heartbreak as ‘mischievous’ Shetland who delighted visitors put down
The ‘firm favourite’ was a resident of the charity for 18 years after being rescued in 2002
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The horse grimace scale: How to spot dental discomfort by a horse’s face
Studies suggest that dental discomfort may be written all over a horse’s face - if you know what to look for
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New research into horses’ gums
New research into gums is giving dental experts something to chew on
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Poor dental care led to ‘dangerous’ horse nearly being put down
‘We thought we weren’t going to be able to fix him. There was nothing obvious as to why he was lame and the vet said he seemed perfectly healthy’
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Pony left with painful overgrown teeth: calls for owners to check teeth specialists’ qualifications
The pony had been receiving annual treatment by an unqualified EDT
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Should wolf teeth always be taken out? H&H investigates...
Should wolf teeth be extracted before they become troublesome? Andrea Oakes investigates
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Everything you need to know about dental issues in young horses
From caps and gaps to troublesome wolf teeth, Neil Townsend MRCVS outlines the importance of keeping an eye on dental health in a horse’s early years
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Are riders taking enough care of their teeth?
According to a new study, athletes — particularly riders — are at risk of dental problems
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Gum disease in horses: a growing concern
Vets are becoming more aware of the significance of periodontal disease, which affects the base of the cheek teeth
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Vets launch campaign to improve equine oral health
The British Equine Veterinary Association has launched the Equine Happy Mouth campaign to increase awareness of equine oral health
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Dental cavities in horses
Research on the causes of dental cavities in horses
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Ask H&H: equine dental fillings
Can they be used to plug a front-tooth gap?
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Call for recognised training for trimmers and equine dentists
The government's body for skills training is calling for recognised industry standards for equine barefoot trimmers and dental technicians after a survey revealed significant variation within the professions.
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What is an equine dental technician?
Horse & Hound explains who can describe themselves as an equine dental technician
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Using sedation in equine dental care
If your horse requires more than routine rasping of his teeth then having him sedated by a vet will make the experience less traumatic for all concerned
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Wolf teeth in horses: what you need to know about these tiny, yet troublesome, teeth
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Growing support for equine dental specialists
A recent report published in the Veterinary Record finds that the more than half of owners now choose equine dental technicians to carry out regular work on their horse's teeth
