[vc_row row_height_percent=”60″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ back_image=”83071″ back_position=”center center” overlay_color=”color-jevc” overlay_alpha=”35″ gutter_size=”3″ column_width_percent=”100″ shift_y=”0″ z_index=”0″][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ position_vertical=”bottom” gutter_size=”3″ style=”dark” overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ medium_width=”0″ zoom_width=”0″ zoom_height=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_custom_heading heading_semantic=”h1″ text_font=”font-762333″ text_size=”fontsize-338686″ text_weight=”700″ text_height=”fontheight-578034″ sub_lead=”yes” text_uppercase=”” subheading=”Frequent questions”]FAQ[\/vc_custom_heading][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row row_height_percent=”0″ override_padding=”yes” h_padding=”2″ top_padding=”3″ bottom_padding=”3″ overlay_alpha=”100″ gutter_size=”100″ style=”inherited”][vc_column column_width_percent=”100″ gutter_size=”3″ overlay_alpha=”50″ shift_x=”0″ shift_y=”0″ medium_width=”0″ zoom_width=”0″ zoom_height=”0″ width=”1\/1″][vc_accordion][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”How often does my horse needs a dental checkup?” tab_id=”bf6c8e99-3973-7″][vc_column_text]Horses require a dental check-up at least every 12 months, mostly because\u00a0 problems in\u00a0 horse\u2019s mouths are often not obvious and owners are unaware of them and in the meantime problems are getting worse.<\/p>\n
It is important to start checking horses\u2019 teeth within a few months of life to detect conformational abnormalities so we can\u00a0 mitigate or resolved them with dental action in a timely manner.<\/p>\n
Experience shows us that all horses are different and their dental condition differ according to age, genetics and diet. Also their condition and needs depend on their physical activity, reproduction status and expectations of the owner.<\/p>\n
After the first visit we recommend a dental maintenance plan according to needs.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”What routine procedures are there in a dental visit?” tab_id=”dd09e859-a017-0″][vc_column_text]Initially a thorough examination of the horse\u2019s head and mouth is done in order to assess dental symmetry, balance and to reveal any dental disease or abnormal wear. The \u201cbalance\u201d of the teeth is achieved by reducing or eliminating any malocclusion with the use of dental instruments, most often electric.<\/p>\n
Dental procedures aim to:<\/p>\n
The most common procedures performed in the mouths of horses are:<\/p>\n
[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”How does the dental visit develop?” tab_id=”d0f89956-2756-1″][vc_column_text]Dental care is paramount for the balance of horses. Dental conditions are often the cause of physical or behavioral problems, hence the need for regular check-ups by a professional equine dentist.<\/p>\n
A dental consultation lasts an average of 45-60 minutes for first timers and 30-45 minutes for regularly monitored horses.<\/p>\n
The consultation can be performed without sedation. On the other hand, if the horse is scared, aggressive, in pain, or significant work needs to be done, the veterinarian should sedate the horse.<\/p>\n
Josep Subirana\u2019s consultations take place in three stages:<\/p>\n
The aim here is to analyze the external asymmetries of the masticatory muscles due to poor dental balance. It also helps your horse trust the vet and analyze their behavior.<\/p>\n
This step is critical for effective, regular, and follow-up care.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_accordion_tab][vc_accordion_tab gutter_size=”2″ column_padding=”2″ title=”How do I know if my horse has a problem?” tab_id=”d5f9122c-30f3-3″][vc_column_text]Regardless of whether there are any signs, if your horse has never been visited or has not been visited in the last year, it will most likely need to be checked. However the symptoms bellow can be attributed to dental problems:<\/p>\n
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