Dentist Advice

ryu2832 · 04-25-2008, 11:30 AM

If you have a horse with a big, or rather long head, besure they have the extra long attatchment for the power float. Thomas' former vet service only had the short one and missed all the hooks way at the back.

TBgurl · 04-25-2008, 11:41 AM

My theory for sedation is = if it keeps the dentist, vet, farrier safe, along with you and the horse...do it. It doesn't have any harmful effects unless your horse has medical issues, that contraindicate sedation. I would rather know everyone is safe than getting hurt. As for powertools...hmm...I have never known anyone to use them on my horse. But I also get her teeth done every 6 months so they dont get to that point (unless the extraction of the wolfe teeth)

sorrell · 04-25-2008, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by StarfireArizona

Ok....so sedation is perhaps a good thing when you have a hot horse like mine. I really don't have much of a problem with that....but it was more the power tools I had heard most were against. Don't quite remember why....

The one dentist my farrier recommended charges between $125 & $250 per horse depending on how much work she needs to do.....with 4 horses I am already feeling the pain in my pocket

someone argued against power tools here about six months ago. You might want to search on equine dentist and see if it shows up. I remember a lot were against anything other than manual tools. I need to do it again too. With barn fee, it will probably run me about $300 as well.

Shotgun93 · 04-25-2008, 12:17 PM

I always opt for sedation. My vet doesn't like power tools because he feels that he can get a better feel for things with his hands. I have had horses done without sedation, and I won't do it again. It's just so much easier on every one involved to have them sedated.

PeggySue · 04-25-2008, 12:20 PM

IMO it is the handler that makes the tools .. that being said I don't think any hand tool could have done the one older horse we took over first with Sassy his Canines were actually touching the ROOF of his mouth !!! when we took him home they were "close" to a normal length and he ate better then he had in six months

touchofdandy · 04-25-2008, 12:26 PM

I have an appointment for Dandy to get his teeth done May 28th. I am using an equine dentist that was recommended to me. My cousin had him out for her horses. My horse will be sedated.

04-25-2008, 11:30 AM	#11
ryu2832 Senior Member+ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Iowa, USA Posts: 2,902 Images: 43	If you have a horse with a big, or rather long head, besure they have the extra long attatchment for the power float. Thomas' former vet service only had the short one and missed all the hooks way at the back. __________________ Gene Pool: Warning, no lifegaurd on duty. "Advice is what we ask for when we already know the answer but wish we didn't." author Erica Jong

04-25-2008, 11:41 AM	#12
TBgurl Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: In the deep, backwoods of Pennsylvania Posts: 407 Images: 46	My theory for sedation is = if it keeps the dentist, vet, farrier safe, along with you and the horse...do it. It doesn't have any harmful effects unless your horse has medical issues, that contraindicate sedation. I would rather know everyone is safe than getting hurt. As for powertools...hmm...I have never known anyone to use them on my horse. But I also get her teeth done every 6 months so they dont get to that point (unless the extraction of the wolfe teeth) __________________ Khloe = RIP - I will remember you always... Tucker = 6 YR old TB gelding Dancer = 2 YR old Georgian Grande Filly

04-25-2008, 12:17 PM	#14
Shotgun93 Senior Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Southwest SD Posts: 13,568 Images: 124	I always opt for sedation. My vet doesn't like power tools because he feels that he can get a better feel for things with his hands. I have had horses done without sedation, and I won't do it again. It's just so much easier on every one involved to have them sedated. __________________ 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

04-25-2008, 12:26 PM	#16
touchofdandy Senior Member+ Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 5,430 Images: 773 Blog Entries: 7	I have an appointment for Dandy to get his teeth done May 28th. I am using an equine dentist that was recommended to me. My cousin had him out for her horses. My horse will be sedated. __________________ Amy My Horses: Dandy, Trouble, Whiskey & Bandit Two eyes are better then two heels.-Clinton Anderson

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