Brushing Teeth

[HollyWoozle]

Vet has been to rasp teeth today and suggests brushing the canines of one of our ponies. I naively thought there would be lots of horse toothbrushes and advice online these days but I can't find as much as I hoped. Do any of you brush your horse's teeth and what do you use please? How do you go about it? He is a fairly docile pony but I can't see that he will love it - presumably I can just try with a human toothbrush and water?

 

[Carrottom]

I think I would contact the vet for advice, maybe ask what you are trying to achieve with the brushing.

 

[HollyWoozle]

Thank you. It's to keep his lower canines clear as much as possible - vet said that to clean them off with a firm brush would be beneficial. I didn't ask for more details at the time as it was a long visit involving several horses and I figured I'd just pop online and buy a horse toothbrush and get some details but that was naive of me!

 

[lamlyn2012]

The EDT told me to do my horse as he has small gaps between two teeth where food collects. . He gave me a little brush, the type people use for false teeth. I use the small rounded head and do admit to using a bit of toothpaste as I think it makes it more pleasant for them. They do get used to it and I think mine actually enjoys it now. I do it twice a week.

 

[HollyWoozle]

Thanks @lamlyn2012, that's really helpful!

 

[Auslander]

MY dentist sells them!
http://www.equinedentalcare.net/equ...QnufuqjcBqFZqx2rZKsJAY20SMKuuEHr0mSjuN2CoFet4

 

[HollyWoozle]

Ooh thanks @Auslander!

 

[lamlyn2012]

Looks nice but I wouldn't spend that much. I got a spare from Home Bargain for around £1. Does the job perfectly.

 

[TPO]

When I had a horse with food impaction issues in her teeth I used a syringe and flushed it out. That was much easier to keep her lips open for

 

[ester]

We have one like this
https://www.cromwell.co.uk/shop/cleaning-and-hygiene/hand-brushes/salmon-brush-blue/p/CTL9070207N

It look very similar to the dental ones just without the soft handle and about £4.

 

[HollyWoozle]

Thanks all, really helpful advice. I'll have a look at the options and decide today and then get practicing!

 

[dorsetladette]

My older lad has has gaps in his front teeth and the vet said to 'brush' his teeth. He's not a fan of the brush on his teeth, but vet told me to use a soft sponge with an alcohol free mouth wash. So that's what we do.

 

[HollyWoozle]

My older lad has has gaps in his front teeth and the vet said to 'brush' his teeth. He's not a fan of the brush on his teeth, but vet told me to use a soft sponge with an alcohol free mouth wash. So that's what we do.

Ohh, that's interesting! Good to have another option as I am not yet sure what Boston will think about a brush.

 

[lamlyn2012]

Ohh, that's interesting! Good to have another option as I am not yet sure what Boston will think about a brush.

Ah, that's where the toothpaste comes i n as they like the minty taste. It takes the corseness away from the brushing too. Mine likes aquafresh?.

 

[HollyWoozle]

Haha, thanks for the tip!

 

[Equi]

I really feel like brushing my horses teeth now..

 

[lamlyn2012]

I really feel like brushing my horses teeth now..

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[Auslander]

Ive just found this! Slo mo of Alf having his teeth brushed!