Difference between revisions of "Tell If a Horse Needs Teeth Floated"

{{fa}}Equine teeth are open-rooted, which means that they grow continuously and rely on chewing to keep them ground down to the correct length. In a perfect world, the rate of wear would equal the rate of growth and the main teeth, the molars, would wear evenly to provide the ideal chewing surface. However, the top set of molars is wider than the lower set, and horses chew in a circular motion, which means that over time, if the horse has an uneven bite, sharp spurs can develop. Floating is the process whereby the spurs or spikes are "floated" or rasped down with a dental file designed for use in horses.<ref name="rf1">http://www.csjequine.com/Frequently-Asked-Questions.html</ref> Knowing when to float your horse's teeth is very important in order to prevent oral pain and to assure your horse is healthy overall.

{{fa}}Equine teeth are open-rooted, which means that they grow continuously and rely on chewing to keep them ground down to the correct length. In a perfect world, the rate of wear would equal the rate of growth and the main teeth, the molars, would wear evenly to provide the ideal chewing surface. However, the top set of molars is wider than the lower set, and horses chew in a circular motion, which means that over time, if the horse has an uneven bite, sharp spurs can develop. Floating is the process whereby the spurs or spikes are "floated" or rasped down with a dental file designed for use in horses.<ref name="rf1">http://www.csjequine.com/Frequently-Asked-Questions.html</ref> Knowing when to float your horse's teeth is very important in order to prevent oral pain and to assure your horse is healthy overall.

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