Is Sedation a Necessary Measure?

If you’ve ever witnessed or participated in the dental care of a horse, you will concede that most animals experience stress and discomfort.

• Common Reactions – This results from the wearing of unfamiliar equipment, presence of a veterinarian, insertion of a hand in the mouth, the noise and vibration of floating, pain from the removal of teeth, or tooth fragments.
• Opt for Safety – Sedation makes the entire procedure painless for the horse and the owner. It also improves the safety level for both the practitioner and aides involved.
• New Procedures – A shift in equine dentistry towards enhanced mechanization allows new procedures to help the practitioner from tiring quickly. It also affords exceptional and fast results in shaping, leveling and aligning teeth. The result is a beautiful mouth with less time and stress for all involved.