Ballpark price for teeth float..

hemigirl · 01-27-2005, 07:57 AM

I just wanted to see what some of the prices are out there for teeth floating with the vet NOT with an equine dentist. I have no idea what to expect and just wanted to get some price ideas. I realize all of us are from different parts of the country ( and beyond!) Any info would be helpful.

belle4 · 01-27-2005, 08:01 AM

Vet-$40.00

Equine dentist $75.00 for simple float.

I would save your money and hire a dentist. It's like asking a mechanic to perform a kidney transplant.

Shotgun93 · 01-27-2005, 08:03 AM

Average for local anesthesia and float - $90-125

LateBloomer · 01-27-2005, 08:14 AM

Our dentist charges $45. He doesn't use anesthesia. Don't know what the vet charges but I would assume it's a lot! It costs $45 just for the house call!

SammyDoodle · 01-27-2005, 11:48 AM

If I used the vet I would be £28 (about $52) for the call out and about £20 ($38) for the rasping (floating) - so I would pay $90

Using an equine dental technician I am £35 - (about $68)

kddoublink · 01-27-2005, 12:41 PM

Anesthesia and float I believe was between $125-145. I'm glad it's only once a year!

Dawn · 01-27-2005, 12:44 PM

Last time was either $45 or $55 for an equine dentist (liscensed to legally practice and properly sedate). IMO, if the person can not legally sedate your horse, don't use him no matter how good he is. It's not worth it (unless he brings along a vet to sedate the horse for him).

Carly · 01-27-2005, 01:36 PM

Last time I got the dentist/vet out it cost us $500!

but that was because she needed an incisor alignment...
ummn average for me is $90..our vet brings his friend who is a dentist for all floating/teeth check appointments.

Moostang · 01-27-2005, 01:42 PM

Last time was 81 for the tranq and around 30-40 for the float.. I will have to look for my recipit.. then if they do incisor work or put in bit seats it is more.

SammyDoodle · 01-27-2005, 02:07 PM

We do not need to sedate for rasping - thank goodness or it would be even more expensive and we have it done twice a year!

01-27-2005, 07:57 AM	#1
hemigirl Full Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Caney, TX Posts: 141	Ballpark price for teeth float.. I just wanted to see what some of the prices are out there for teeth floating with the vet NOT with an equine dentist. I have no idea what to expect and just wanted to get some price ideas. I realize all of us are from different parts of the country ( and beyond!) Any info would be helpful.

01-27-2005, 08:01 AM	#2
belle4 Senior Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,426 Images: 447	Vet-$40.00 Equine dentist $75.00 for simple float. I would save your money and hire a dentist. It's like asking a mechanic to perform a kidney transplant. __________________ "Never has an adult stood so tall as they were when they bent down to help a child....." (from my friend Sandra)

01-27-2005, 08:03 AM	#3
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,815 Images: 132	Average for local anesthesia and float - $90-125 __________________ In the quiet light of the stable, you hear a muffled snort, the stamp of a hoof, a friendly nicker. Gentle eyes inquire, "How was your day old friend?" and suddenly, all your troubles fade away. -Author Unknown

01-27-2005, 12:41 PM	#6
kddoublink Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Southern, Maine Posts: 950 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 2	Anesthesia and float I believe was between $125-145. I'm glad it's only once a year! __________________ You dream of it & in your dreams is has a mane & tail flying hooves covered in feathers that whisper to the grass as it gallops past. A language that speaks to your soul.

01-27-2005, 01:36 PM	#8
Carly Senior Member+ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: British Columbia Posts: 6,792 Images: 592 Blog Entries: 5	Last time I got the dentist/vet out it cost us $500! but that was because she needed an incisor alignment... ummn average for me is $90..our vet brings his friend who is a dentist for all floating/teeth check appointments. __________________ Okay I HAVE to say it.. its BELGIAN not BELGIUM.. its a horse, not a place or a chocolate! "I've been Goosed!"

01-27-2005, 08:14 AM	#4
LateBloomer Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 652 Images: 48	Our dentist charges $45. He doesn't use anesthesia. Don't know what the vet charges but I would assume it's a lot! It costs $45 just for the house call!

01-27-2005, 11:48 AM	#5
SammyDoodle Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,282 Images: 67 Blog Entries: 1	If I used the vet I would be £28 (about $52) for the call out and about £20 ($38) for the rasping (floating) - so I would pay $90 Using an equine dental technician I am £35 - (about $68)

01-27-2005, 12:44 PM	#7
Dawn Senior Member+ Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Tennessee Posts: 31,458 Images: 1390	Last time was either $45 or $55 for an equine dentist (liscensed to legally practice and properly sedate). IMO, if the person can not legally sedate your horse, don't use him no matter how good he is. It's not worth it (unless he brings along a vet to sedate the horse for him).

01-27-2005, 01:42 PM	#9
Moostang Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Northern Calif Posts: 9,942 Images: 682 Blog Entries: 55	Last time was 81 for the tranq and around 30-40 for the float.. I will have to look for my recipit.. then if they do incisor work or put in bit seats it is more. __________________ Diet Dr Pepper is a gateway drug http://moostangproductions.com

01-27-2005, 02:07 PM	#10
SammyDoodle Senior Member+ Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Scotland Posts: 4,282 Images: 67 Blog Entries: 1	We do not need to sedate for rasping - thank goodness or it would be even more expensive and we have it done twice a year!

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