Holistic Equine Dentistry
Cindy frequently works with Casey Jones, a Certified Equine Dentist. We utilize Animal Communication, Reiki, therapeutic grade essential oils, homeopathy and flower essences. With these forms of healing and support, many clients have found that frequently there is no need for sedation while performing equine dentistry. It is much less stressful for the horse when done in a holistic way, in partnership and with compassion and understanding.
Important facts from Casey regarding young horses and their development. For those of you that may have behavior problems with your youngster, have your equine dentist take a look in the mouth for caps and new teeth, it's frequently the root of the problem. .
At 2 1/2 ~ the youngsters get their first 4 molars and lose their caps.
They have baby teeth and then 4 permanent teeth come in all at the same time.
The permanent tooth is 3 inches long in total. The whole permanent tooth erupts from the nasal cavity and lower jaw bone. They are not down completely until 3 years of age. This is a 6 month process to break through gum. Also the four incisors caps come out over the next 6 months until they are in wear.
At 3 years old ~ the next molar caps come off and it's another 6 months until they are wearing down.
At 3 1/2 ~ the 3 molars come in and start to line up. They also lose 4 caps and it is another 6 months until those teeth start to wear.
At 4 1/2 ~ 4 incisors caps come off and permanent teeth erupt. Also, the last 4 incisors caps come off and new ones erupt.
At 5 yrs ~ all permanent teeth are in and mouth is ready to "go to work" with bit, etc.
So in summary:
At 2 1/2 - 8 teeth come out
At 3 yrs - 4 molars out
At 3 1/2 - 8 teeth out
At 4 yrs - 4 more molars come in
At 4 1/2 - 4 incisors come out and
At 5 all teeth in and starting to wear if everything is balanced.
At 3 yrs - 4 molars out
At 3 1/2 - 8 teeth out
At 4 yrs - 4 more molars come in
At 4 1/2 - 4 incisors come out and
At 5 all teeth in and starting to wear if everything is balanced.
A total of 24 teeth come out from the time of 2 to 4 1/2 yeas old . The bit is most painful until they are 3, but the whole mouth is in this tooth process until they are 5. The bumps under the jowl are the teeth trying to cut through the gum to come down and knock out the caps.
Equine dentistry is important especially for the young horse being started in regard to biting practices.
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Disclaimer: These modalities of healing and education are designed to enhance the healing process and not intended to take the place of good medical and veterinary care.
