Let’s Talk Baby Teeth! 
Just like kids, horses have baby teeth — and they start losing them around 2½ years of age.
This is a really important time for regular dental checks, because there’s so much change happening that things can get uncomfortable quickly.
This young horse had two “bad” baby teeth removed — they were trapping food underneath and causing pain. Ever had something stuck under your gum? Painful, right? Now imagine not having fingers or a toothpick to fix it!
Regular dentals = happy, healthy horses.This blog post was provided by Dr Lauren Jones of Kentaro Veterinary Services servicing the Coffs Harbour District in NSW
