Interesting dentist visit

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Hi all
I have just had the dentist out for my 6year old welsh section a pony. He has had 2 dentist visits in the past and all seemed fine.

The dentist today said he had an interesting set of teeth, he has one tooth the seems to be malformed and we are going to keep an eye on that but its not bothering him at the moment.

He also said because he is 6 he should have all his teeth, he seems to have 2 teeth that are just starting to come through although one of these is only half the size of a normal tooth so could be another malformed one.

He has had no wolf teeth which he says is ok as not all ponies get them, but the thing that concerns him is he has no canine teeth which the dentist said should defo be there by now and there is no sign of them coming through either.

I was just wondering if anyone else has problems with the ponies/horses teeth and if it caused them any discomfort.

Many thanks for reading my ramble.
Lou
 
Oh yes, mine has very bizarre teeth that the EDT (who tends my friends horse and looks out of professional interest only) and my vet relish having a good look to see what else turns up :eek:

Mine has unerupted lower jaw wolf teeth ... not unheard of but rare. Neither vet or EDT had seen them before (with 40 odd years practice between them) but knew they existed in theory, hence the interest in her mouth.

She is also has canines coming through, that look that are going to be pretty sizeable. Again, not unheard of but rare in mares.

As a result of this, she is ridden bitless. She is 7 now, so I guess things may change in the next couple of years.
 
Not all that unusual for a gelding to not have canines. Not surprised your pony is a welsh A though - many top showing welsh A ponies have abnormal dentition. I have seen 5-6 - all welshes
 
With missing 2nd and 3rd incisors. This is quite rare and probably a result of inbreeding. MIssibg wolf teeth is the most common dental anomaly.
 
glenruby said:
With missing 2nd and 3rd incisors. This is quite rare and probably a result of inbreeding. MIssibg wolf teeth is the most common dental anomaly.
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I did think it could be to do with his breeding, but never thought of inbreeding.

He has quite good breeding with a few of his ancestors being hoys show winners.

The dentist didnt think any of this should cause any problems just that he should have 6 monthly teeth maintenance visits rather that annually check ups.

We had alot of problems with this pony and are now just getting him right, so i am now wondering if his teeth could have been part of the problem.

Many thanks for your reply.
 
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