General Dentistry – Signs Of Sharp Dental Points

Doc-t April 26, 2020

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There are several signs that a horse has sharp points within the oral cavity:

Difficulty chewing – tilting head, rapid and shallow movements, excessive drooling.
Difficulty with the bit – chewing, unusual bit wear, bit refusal or adverse reaction to bit cues.
Dropping grain/pellets – differ from poor eating habits
Forming quids – wads of hay spat onto the ground.

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An assortment of bits in an Olympic level dressage barn. Having an assortment of bits is necessary at this level but most people with this many bits for a few horses may want to have the cheek teeth checked for sharp points before purchasing another bit.

An assortment of bits in an Olympic level dressage barn. Having an assortment of bits is necessary at this level but most people with this many bits for a few horses may want to have the cheek teeth checked for sharp points before purchasing another bit.

Categories: Dentistry, Teeth and Oral Cavity System

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