equine Dentistry WA

Ensure small problems don’t become big problems with a thorough dental examination and treatment. Routine dental maintenance is essential for your horse’s health and comfort.

We are very proactive on treating this very common and painful condition. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential and can prevent or relieve a huge amount of oral pain.

Dr Jackson is enthusiastic about contributing to the veterinary profession and body of knowledge on equine dentistry. Since 2014, she has been researching an equine dental condition called...

Some horses need ‘fillings’ too! Just as with human teeth, horse teeth can suffer from caries or ‘decay’. Early diagnosis and treatment can often prevent serious and painful consequences.

Sometimes the cheek teeth need ‘fillings’ as well! Horse’s upper cheek teeth each have 2 central structures known as infundibulae which can be prone to a developmental defect and require restoration.

We are also able to do ‘root canals’ on horses! If a tooth is irreversibly injured and the pulp canal is open to infection it can be very painful. Endodontics allows us to remove the infection and relieve the pain, whilst saving the tooth.

Oral endoscopy allows you to see what we are seeing

X-rays at the clinic or at your property, we are always prepared!

Wouldn’t be a proper dentist without the dental machine!