It is highly recommended that you have your horses teeth looked at by an equine dentist or vet every 6 months. Examinations should begin at birth and continue every 6 months throughout the horse's life to correct and prevent dental problems. Not having regular dental care could lead to many major problems that will not correct themselves.
↑ Prior to adjusting the angle on the corner tooth
After adjusting the angle & removing the hook
Front view after adjustment
Correction of the incisors is very important for many reasons. The angle of the incisors can affect the ability of the horse to masticate it's food. When the incisors are too long, the surface contact of the premolars & molars is lessened. By reducing the height of the incisors & adjusting the angle, this will put more contact on the premolars & molars. The amount to which the incisors can be adjusted and corrected depends on the age and condition of the horse. Every horse is different and each case is evaluated prior to any corrective work being performed.
In some severe cases, it may take 3 or 4 sessions to gradually correct a malocclusion without damaging the horse's teeth. This may take up to 18 months in rare instances.
Front view after adjustment