The following is a list of warning signs that your horse may have a problem that requires dental treatment:
- Lack of Condition.
- Problems with fitting the bit and bridle
- Large particles of feed in droppings
- Head tossing when ridden
- Rearing when ridden
- Taking hold of the bit and lack of control
- Cheeks sensivitive to touch
- Bad breath from mouth or nostrils
- Eating hay before hard feeds
- High head carriage
- Avoiding contact with the bit
- Irregular movement of lower jaw
- Discharge from the eye, nose or jaw
- Soft tissue injuries to the mouth
- Dropping or dribbling food when eating
- Bad attitude and head shy
- Unable to chew food correctly
- Rushing or quidding of feed
- Sores on lips, cheeks and the inside of the mouth
- Dunking hay in water
- Excessive drooling and salivation
