Some Typical Case History Examples

If the teeth were straight, the horse when it chews in an oval pattern will be able to achieve the correct separation of the jaw even distribution of molar contact, as it is, one side will be getting more contact than the other, therefore creating the other side to wear unevenly. All this in turn will ultimately create problems with your horses TMJ joint, effect their stride and balance and ultimately reduce their ability to grind their food.

This horse will also need bit seats. The way the teeth lay at the moment cannot be very comfortable for him when ridden which will directly affect the rider, if the horse is uncomfortable and reduce the rider?s ability to control their horse.

This picture shows an extremely severe case of how cribbing can affect a horse. This horse does crib but also has a problem with his lower jab being more dominant and over powering over the upper jaw. In this particular case this could have been prevented if the horse had had proper dental treatment from a much younger age. This horse does suffer from some bloating and colic problems directly related to his ability to chew and masticate his food correctly. Treatment for this horse is going to take years to correct, a good example why regular dental check ups are essential to maintaining the overall health of your horse.

Below are some more photographs of cases I have worked on. Hover your mouse over a picture to view the larger image and the tool tip describing the picture.