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Discussion on Lower teeth jut out far beyond upper teeth
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maudie
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Posted on Sunday, May 30, 2010 - 7:12 pm:
When my buckskin gelding was born and his baby teeth came in, he had a perfect bite. His teeth were beautiful until he lost both top front teeth at the same time a few months ago. I really didn't give it much thought, but checked his mouth from time to time and did not see him having problems eating. He still appears to be chewing fine.
But I know he could have trouble in the future, if I can't solve this problem. When his upper adult teeth grew in, they came in appx. 1/2 inch behind the lower teeth. I don't remember what it's called, but he has the opposite of buck teeth (or parrot mouth).
I'm very concerned for my youngster. He's a beautiful, kind animal and I want to resolve his teeth problem, if at all possible.
Is there anything I can do to correct the problem? Money is tight, so I have to be realistic on how much I can spend.
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DrO
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Posted on Monday, May 31, 2010 - 10:47 am:
Welcome Cynthia,
Since he has just lost the deciduous teeth a few months ago the adults are not fully in yet. Is it possible that you are such seeing an effect of incompletely ruptured incisors. They often come in at odd angles then correct as they grow. However if your horse truly is prognathic there is little to be done for what most folks would consider a realistic expense. You occasionally see information on braces in horses but it will not be inexpensive.
DrO
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