Open Wide

The boys had their visit from the dentist today.  Buttons was very good (considering how bad he was last year).  Obviously he was a lot more comfortable in his mouth this time, but it was almost as if he realised that it would actually help him.  He just got the sharp edges taken off.  The dentist has to kneel down to do Buttons so fortunately he kept his front feet on the floor for the most part this time.  The dentist even agreed that Buttons reputation as a Shetland pony proceeds him, but he might just be the one that broke the mould as he's very good really.

Wolfie was also very good, it always amazes me how good he is with the dentist considering how bad he is with the vet.  But then, I suppose I've always used the same dentist since I got Wolfie and he's always been very kind to him and never given him a bad experience.

Waiting patiently for the Dentist

Getting the gag on

Wolfie had quite a lot of rough edges and ridges, but just due to him being young and the teeth still changing.  He still has two canines at the top which haven't yet erupted and the dentist said that could still take another year.  Slow maturing.

His lower canines are different sizes and it was his right canine which took the brunt of the kick to his face.  However, it appears to have came through and although a strange shape and much bigger than the other one, it's not causing a problem and the dentist said it was healthy enough.  He hand rasped it down a little bit.  All in all he said Wolfie had a nice set of teeth.

Clever Boy

I was very pleased with how both boys behaved today.  It was straight forward and easy for everyone involved.  I use Mark Twigg from Beith, Ayrshire and would whole heartedly recommend him to anyone looking for an equine dentist.  He is very good and also very calm, considerate and kind with the horses (he also slackens the gag every time he stops working even for short periods which I like).  I have great confidence in his ability and he is able to spot problems.  He does my two routinely every 9 months which he hopes should pick up any problems emerging.