Some horses may require sedation for examination or treatment. It can makes the experience far less stressful for these horses (and owners!) and facilitates throrough examination and treatment. As a vet, Richard can admisister this at the time.
Richard will discuss the dental work required and will formulate a dental plan specific to your horse's own requirements. Advice on bitting in relation to your own horse's mouth can be given.
Richard will ask questions about your horse's age, diet, riding discipline, equitation problems,bitting problems and how your horse is eating. He will also ask about your horses character and previous dental history.
More serious problems may require another appointment or may need to come in to the clinic where more exensive facilities and equipment are available.
He will then perform a detailed examination using a gag (which keeps the mouth open - see right picture), surgical headlight, cheek retractors and mirrors
Routine Dentistry
