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Maddison's girl
13th Oct 2006, 06:58 PM
Maddison lost a molar tooth today, I found it in the stable!!! Is this normal?????
Holly B
13th Oct 2006, 07:48 PM
I've personally never heard of it happening! Maybe you should give the vet a quick ring or something to check?
RobaDob
13th Oct 2006, 07:51 PM
i've never actually heard of this happening?:confused:
i would give your horse dentist a ring, and ask him if its normal :)
Maddison's girl
13th Oct 2006, 08:06 PM
Ok thanks I will give him a ring in the morning
becs
13th Oct 2006, 08:12 PM
How old is Maddison? (sorry if I've missed that in other threads). That may have a bearing on whether it's "expected" or not. Has he had tooth probs before?

I think my immediate concerns would be - is he bleeding from the site where it was; but that would probably be obvious (plus a bit late to worry about now). Is the entire tooth, root and all there - or could there be any sharp bits sticking out still? Is there any sign of trauma to the soft tissues nearby (maybe look inside his lip / cheek for bruising) - could he have suffered an impact that knocked the tooth?

Does he let you peer in his mouth? - can you see which one it is? / where it's from?

I think I would get a vet out tomorrow to examine properly; with those ratchet-ty things they use.
Maddison's girl
13th Oct 2006, 08:20 PM
Maddison is 9. I have had no problems with her teeth at all in the past. There is no bleeding from the site that I could see and she seems quite happy in herself!
becs
13th Oct 2006, 08:25 PM
Ooops sorrry - got her gender wrong!

Glad to hear she's happy in herself. Doubt if there's much else can be done, except monitoring her eating, and seeing how she is with a bit in next time.

Hope it all works out okay!
Maddison's girl
13th Oct 2006, 08:30 PM
thank you becs. It would take more than a lost tooth to put her off her food :eek: She still managed to munch away quite happily on her apple! Thanks for the advice. I will contact my vet in the morning.
sheryl
13th Oct 2006, 08:59 PM
Hi,
Maddison sounds a little old to be shedding baby teeth now. Unless maybe, she's not as old as you think:confused: . How long have you had her? Have you had her age assessed by a proffesional?

My boy lost a molar before he was 3, and I'm sure there will be more, but don't think they should be still shedding at 9.

Here is a really good website to look at
http://www.equinedentistry.info/

I would maybe get a dentist out rather than a vet. A lot cheaper!

Strange, let us know how you get on x