How often should a horses teeth be checked by an Equine Dental Technician or a Veterinarian?
• A foal should be checked shortly after birth, as early intervention can improve congenital flaws such as brachygnathism (parrot mouth), pragmatism (monkey or sow mouth), or wry nose. • The individual should then be checked as a yearling and then each 6-months until the age of 5-years to monitor the shedding and re-growth of 24-deciduous (baby) teeth. • Generally, after the age of five, a once-a-year checkup will suffice. • NOTE: The standard guideline for equines in Maryland is to have an annual dental checkup and necessary treatment to ensure proper and adequate food digestion.
