Do yearlings need their teeth rasping?

[Fools Motto]

I genuinely don't know! I know that they are growing and forming, but do we need to get them checked at this young age or does it wait a bit longer?

 

[somethingorother]

Depends on their mouth confirmation but I think its unlikely. However a positive short introduction to the dentist may not be such a bad thing for when they come to need it in adult life.

 

[FairyLights]

No they dont. less interference the better. If there is a specific problem eg parrot mouth or the horse cant eat then it requires veterinary attention to assess the condition/problem. Otherwise leave well alone.

 

[Jorel]

Our dentist doesnt like to do any work on the teeth until a horse is at a minimum of 3, however he's quite happy to put the gag in and have a feel to check everything is in order and to make life easier in the future It's unlikely a dentist will touch young teeth unless they really have to

 

[Fools Motto]

Thankyou for all your input.

 

[Charlie007]

When I had my yearling I always had him checked atthe same time as my older horse. It just got him used to the dentist, and gag etc. He was a little unsure at the first check but after that no problems at all.

 

[Tnavas]

Generally no need to have teeth done until the horse starts losing baby teeth. My dentist though likes to put on the gag, have a look and make a fuss of the youngsters so that they don't find the rasping traumatic.

My Clydie at three had some bottom teeth coming through at the wrong angle, the dentist rasped the teeth above down a little more than needed to take the pressure off the bottom jaw to allow the new teeth to come through straight.

 

[amandap]

I'd have them looked at when the EDT is there for the reasons already said.
Never too young to learn having nashers done isn't a bad experience.Follow the 'look' with something really nice that the baby likes and keep the experience non dramatic, quiet and calm.