Equine Dentist in Scottsdale, AZ

Good dental care is essential for a horse’s overall health. Getting regular check-ups and dealing with dental problems early stops pain and helps horses eat well, keeping them in good shape.

Taking your horse to a professional dentist makes them happier, healthier, and ready to perform at their best.

Setting up a consistent plan for dental upkeep not only maintains your horse’s mouth but also improves their eating habits and overall performance. By making preventative care a priority, you’re greatly enhancing both the lifespan and quality of life for your four-legged friend.

Regular dental care in horses leads to significant improvements in their eating patterns. When their teeth are properly taken care of, they can grind their food more efficiently. This allows them to get the most out of the nutrients in their feed, leading to better digestion and preventing many issues related to feeding.

Horses without pain or discomfort in their teeth tend to be more willing to train and perform. They become easier for riders and trainers to work with because they feel better overall.

Dentistry plays a crucial role in maintaining the overall health and well-being of your horse. At Southwest Equine Veterinary, we are renowned for our excellence in equine dentistry, focusing on routine dental equilibration and advanced dental procedures to ensure your horse’s oral health.

Routine Dental Equilibration, commonly known as floating, is a vital aspect of preventive dental care. Our veterinarians perform complete oral exams, including the use of mirrors to examine each tooth. This process ensures that your horse’s teeth are healthy, and any subtle abnormalities affecting performance are diagnosed and corrected.

For advanced dentistry procedures, including tooth extractions, periodontal treatments, fillings, root canals, sinus surgery, and facial fracture repairs, a detailed oral examination is crucial. We collaborate with Midwest Veterinary Dental Specialists to bring their expertise to our patients. To schedule an appointment with the Board Certified Dental Specialists, a prior evaluation by a veterinarian at Southwest Equine or your regular veterinarian is required. Detailed oral examination findings and radiographs are essential for providing accurate estimates for services by the Dental Surgeons.

Southwest Equine Veterinary collaborates with Midwest Veterinary Dental Specialists (MVDS) to bring the highest level of equine dental care to the horses of Arizona and the Southwest. This collaboration ensures that our patients receive expert care, including routine equilibration and advanced dental procedures.

Appointments with the Board Certified Dental Specialists from Midwest Veterinary Dental Specialists require prior evaluation by a veterinarian at Southwest Equine or your regular veterinarian. Your veterinarian should provide a detailed oral examination and radiographs before scheduling an appointment with the specialists.

The frequency of routine dental care depends on various factors, including the age, health, and individual dental needs of your horse. Our veterinarians can provide guidance on the recommended schedule for routine dental equilibration.

Signs such as difficulty eating, dropping feed, weight loss, bad breath, and behavioral changes may indicate dental issues. If you observe any of these signs, it’s advisable to schedule a dental examination for your horse.