Tempest Equine Dentistry

09/22/2025

09/09/2025

🔗: whmag.co/equine-dentistry

To eat is to live, no matter the species. Humans take care of their teeth daily, spend money and time caring for the teeth in pets like dogs and cats, and most horse owners make at least a yearly appointment to have their horse’s teeth looked at by a veterinarian. While an annual visit is a great start, Matt Moskosky, DVM, says that finding an equine dentist or veterinarian who specializes in equine dentistry can prolong a horse’s life, aid them in the performance arena and generally benefit the horse’s overall welfare.

08/28/2025

There is evidence that even ancient horses received dental care, and now caregivers can use motorized tools to keep the animals healthy.

08/21/2025

‼️I have LAST MINUTE openings on this route, tomorrow 8/22‼️

If anyone would like to make an appointment for dentals, please contact me ASAP

(607)542-0667

08/04/2025

BOOKING UPDATE!

I have a few appointments left for August and availability in September. Taking appointments for October and November as well!

Now is a good time to get your Fall appointments scheduled to check on the seniors and make sure they can make the best out of their winter feed🦷🐴

07/31/2025

Some interesting info on the anatomy of a tooth.

07/08/2025

Teach Tip Tuesday ✏️

Canines are NOT wolf teeth‼️

🤯 I have had clients ask me to remove wolf teeth, only to find that their horse did not have wolf teeth, but canine teeth. Although wolf teeth are typically removed before training, we DO NOT remove canine teeth unless necessary.

Located in the interdental space between the incisors and the cheek teeth on both the upper and lower sides of the mouth, canines usually erupt between the ages of 4-6. These teeth are deeply rooted and curved, making removal difficult, even when loose.

Canines are normally seen in male horses, but are sometimes present in mares. These teeth typically serve no purpose, as they do not aid in mastication. Historically, horses used these sharp canine teeth for fighting, herding, and breeding. Now, the only purpose of canine teeth is in stallions when pasture breeding to latch onto mares.

❌These teeth can become large and sharp, often causing lacerations to the tongue and soft tissue of the mouth, which can create problems for horses in work due to their shape and potential for irritation. They can also cause issues with bit placement.

❌Lower canine teeth are also prone to tartar buildup, potentially causing gingivitis, which can lead to periodontitis.

▶️ During a dental procedure, dental practitioners should remove any tartar present, shorten, smooth, and round the canines while being cautious of the color of the secondary dentin. Shortening these teeth can prevent issues when bitting. Smoothing and rounding can prevent trauma to the soft tissue.

❓ Have you noticed tartar buildup on your horse's canine teeth?
❓ Have you noticed these teeth being sharp when bridling your horse
If so, your horse is likely overdue for a dental!

Call, text, or direct message me to book an appointment!
📞: 304-893-8200

06/24/2025

I’ve had two opportunities in the past week now to show the kiddos a little bit about dentistry❤️

06/23/2025

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06/23/2025

Can dental care put a pregnant mare at risk?

Traditionally, equine dental practitioners try to avoid practicing equilibration on pregnant mares. However, new research shows otherwise. This study set out to investigate whether dental floats are associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes like abortion, stillbirth, or placentitis in Thoroughbred broodmares.

Researchers analyzed farm and veterinary records from 2013 to 2021 to explore any link between the timing of dental floats and pregnancy complications. They grouped floats based on whether they occurred during mares' open periods or in specific trimesters of pregnancy. Across nearly a decade of data, the timing of the float did not have a negative influence. Instead, the mare's age and farm location had more impact. The paper concluded that floating a mare during any stage of pregnancy appears safe and shouldn’t be a cause for concern.

Paper: A retrospective study of dental floating on pregnancy outcomes in Thoroughbred broodmares. https://doi.org/10.1111/eve.14130

05/29/2025

Just another day in the life🦷

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607-542-0667