How much will it cost?

Compared to most equine expenses Dental treatment is in fact extremely cheap. If your horse has not been the subject of regular dental care then the first treatment may be more expensive, as it may even necessitate the use of power tools to initially rebalance his or her mouth. This could cost in the region of £38 - £100 depending on exactly what requires correcting and how severe the problem is. However once restored to balance, all that is required  every 6 months is a routine dental visit comprising:

                            A full detailed examination and written report.

                            Removal of sharp points

                            Removal of any hooks which may have started to form

                            Routine maintenance floating

                            Total cost...........£38.00   or 60 euros in Europe

A few things to watch out for which may indicate your horse has dental problems

Horse dropping feed when eating (may be seen to chew with mouth slightly open)

Quidding (dropping small balls of partially chewed forage)

Whole grains present in Dung

Horse eats with head held at an angle

Cheeks or side of face sensitive to the touch

Horse fights the bit, may open the mouth or cross the jaw especially when asked to collect. The horse may be reluctant to accept the bit, may throw his head around when asked to collect.