TX Equine Dentist

Solutions

Horses need dental care to relieve oral pain and to maintain the health, function and longevity of the all the teeth, especially the four arcades of cheek teeth.

Dental Anatomy

All horse owners need to know the names, functions and locations of all the different teeth in a horse’s mouth. Please review our Anatomy section to help you review.

Contact

Dr. Niederman is on the road most days.  All messages left at her office phone or emails sent to her computer will be answered in a 24 hour period. 

 

In addition to her practice, Dr. Niederman enjoys giving presentations to local 4H clubs, schools or other horse organizations.

Office Phone
866-354-7838

 

Office Hours

8-5:30 M,T,TH,F

8-12 Sat.

Email

Problem: Oral ulcers:  Horses can get ulcers on their cheeks and tongue secondary to the presence of sharp enamel points.

Solution: Routine floating will remove the enamel  points on the outside of the upper and the inside of the lower cheek teeth which will allow the ulcers to heal.

Problem: Hooks on first cheek teeth. These will limit the range of motion of the jaw.

Solution: Removal of hook. [Occlusal Equlibration]

Problem: Fractured first lower left cheek tooth.

Solution: Non surgical oral extraction. This procedure allows the horse to go back to riding immediately and limits complications that often occur with the surgical approach.

Problem: Decay in the upper cheek teeth infundibulum

Solution: Filing to prevent possible sagittal fracture of the tooth.

Problem: Numerous expired cheek teeth

Solution: Removal of sharp enamel points. Nutritional counseling.

Problem: Very tall tooth [step]

Solution: Tooth needs to be reduced in stages to prevent pulp exposure.

Problem: Ramped lower left first cheek tooth [light blue arrow]. Opposing tooth has been worn [dark blue arrow].

Solution: Lower tooth and level opposing tooth so that ramp will not reform.

Problem: Calculus on lower right canine

Solution: Remove using dental forceps. Mild gingivitis may develop underneath the calculus that will resolve on its own.

Problem: Packing food in between cheek teeth on upper left side. Horse may have bad breath.

Solution:Food needs to be removed and underlying gum tissue needs to be visually and radiographically evaluated to determine the extent of the periodontal disease.