Wolf teeth

Don't have to come out unless they are causing a problem, due to their position they can make contact with the bit and then problems may arise. The cost will depend on who takes them out but please don't be tempted to have them taken out without suitable sedation by a vet. They can then be taken out by a vet who does dentistry or an EDT who is suitably qualified (it's a cat 2 procedure). Recovery wise up two weeks off work should be fine for the gum to heal. The cost will vary from person to person.
 
They don't have to come out, but I take the view that it is easier to have them out so that I knew they couldn't cause any future discomfort. For example, if said horse was hanging onto one rein, I would immediately think it might be the wolf tooth causing the problem.

Costs will obviously differ, but the horse would need sedating. The actual removal of the teeth has never been more than a usual dental visit for me.
 
I left mine with his wolf teeth for 10 years as vet said that they weren't causing any issues as they were lying next to his teeth.

Then I got a new edt who said they would be affecting his head carriage and have a knock on effect on his whole way of going. He didn't have any issues aa such, although always struggled with working from behind. So his teeth came out, and he was better in the contact, and has a much better consistent head carriage than before, even though I wouldn't have said we had problems bar my poor riding!

Easier taking his out than the needle shy mule who needed 3 out. Nightmare :D
 
Interested in this as my youngster has very small wolf teeth and I was debating leaving them alone but he has a tendency to lean on one rein. A friend's pony had her wolf teeth filed down by an EDT as it wasn't severe enough to warrant being removed so by filing it down made sure it didn't affect the bit.
 
Thanks to all for responding.
My horse has a wolf tooth on the near side, just wondering how likely it is to be causing her intermittent head tossing.
I understand they are easier to remove when the horse is young because they eventually become fused to the bone.
 
D66 said:
My horse has a wolf tooth on the near side, just wondering how likely it is to be causing her intermittent head tossing.
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It's hard to tell if it's the wolf tooth or not, but if you're experiencing potential symptoms like head tossing I'd consult a vet and ask about your situation in particular.
 
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