Dental caries is a
disease in which there is destruction of the cementum in teeth by
food and micro-organisms results in destruction of the teeth. It is
more commonly occurs in older horses.
Signs
Common in horses over 5 years of age
Quidding
Pain on mastication
Foul breath
Diagnosis
Oral examination
Radiographs
Treatment
Regular dental care should be taken to prevent this conditions
Removal of the affected teeth is the best way of treatment.
References
Manual of Equine practice by Reuben J. Rose and David R.Hodgson
Signs
Common in horses over 5 years of age
Quidding
Pain on mastication
Foul breath
Diagnosis
Oral examination
Radiographs
Treatment
Regular dental care should be taken to prevent this conditions
Removal of the affected teeth is the best way of treatment.
References
Manual of Equine practice by Reuben J. Rose and David R.Hodgson
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