Performance Equine Dentistry

12/23/2025

Congratulations Devon Stead!!! You are the Christmas Giveaway winner.

Thank you to all who participated 🎁🎄

12/20/2025

ONLY 3 DAYS LEFT TO ENTER!!! 🎄🎉
How to enter:
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One free dental value of $220 to use anytime in 2026!!!

Thank you and Good Luck!! 🎁

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!!! 🎄
With only 10 days left till Christmas let’s do a give away to get in the Holiday Spirit 🎁

Enter for a chance to receive a FREE dental!!
Value $220!!!! Can be used anytime in 2026!

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Winner will be drawn December 23rd. Thank you and good luck to everyone!

*When winner is drawn we will reach out to you directly from this page. PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ANY LINKS!!! NO NEED TO REGISTER!

12/15/2025

COUNTDOWN TO CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!!! 🎄
With only 10 days left till Christmas let’s do a give away to get in the Holiday Spirit 🎁

Enter for a chance to receive a FREE dental!!
Value $220!!!! Can be used anytime in 2026!

How to enter:
- Follow Performance Equine Dentistry on FB https://www.facebook.com/share/1QUZuNz5sU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
- Share this post (tag this page so I know you shared it)
- Tag two friends

Winner will be drawn December 23rd. Thank you and good luck to everyone!

*When winner is drawn we will reach out to you directly from this page. PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ANY LINKS!!! NO NEED TO REGISTER!

12/11/2025

11/17/2025

When did your older horse last have a dental examination?

As winter approaches, and there is less grazing available, it’s really important to address the dental health of your geriatric horses.

Older horses are more susceptible to dental issues due to natural changes in their teeth over time, so regular check ups are so important to ensure their comfort and maximum chewing ability.

Common dental issues found in geriatric horses include: Sharp enamel points, senile diastemata, periodontal disease, wear abnormalities, displaced teeth, mobile teeth, absent teeth, infundibular caries and equine odontoclastic tooth resorption and hypercementosis (EOTRH).

Equine teeth naturally wear down over their lifetime due to having hypsondont dentition. As the tooth wears apically, the enamel thickness decreases, resulting in a thinner enamel layer on the chewing (occlusal) surface. Another structural change, which affects the upper teeth, involves the infundibula. Infundibula only extend through 80-90% of the reserve crown; over time these infundibulum will wear out. With thinner enamel and worn infundibula, the teeth become more prone to wear, leading to a faster rate of attrition. This results in smoother teeth surfaces, which can reduce the efficiency of chewing hay.
These age-related changes create irregular wear patterns, contributing to uneven crown height and therefore further compromising chewing effectiveness.

Another physiological age related change is the natural tapering of the teeth which will lead to the development of gaps between the teeth which can trap food and lead to periodontal (gum) disease, mobile teeth and even tooth loss. These gaps are called senile diastemata. In cases of senile diastemata, treatment should be on a case by case basis. Early identification and long term management is really important to ensure the comfort of your horse.

If your older horse does have difficulty chewing hay due to compromised grinding surfaces, dietary changes may need to be considered such as switching to fibre mashes to ensure adequate nutritional intake. It’s important to discuss with your EDT or Vet if this is the case.

Horses are known for their stoic nature, which means they often don’t show obvious signs of discomfort until dental issues are advanced. This highlights the importance of frequent dental care, ideally every six months for older horses, to ensure their comfort and identify any problems early to give them the best chance of prolonging their chewing efficiency.

Visit www.baedt.com to find a qualified equine dental technician near you!

11/11/2025

Still time to book in for those yearly dentals…

Me: **buys stomach supplement**

Me: **buys other stomach supplement**

Me: **treats for ulcers**

Me: **treats TMJ soreness**

Me: “I wonder if it’s EPM” 🧐

Me: **Remembers I’m overdue on dentals** 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

My dentist: 👇🏼 🦷

11/10/2025

WINTER IS SLOWLY CREEPING IN 🥶 ❄️
Scheduling the last few spots in November!

Want to know the benefits of dentals for your horses just ask! It’s much more than just the way they eat and look… it also has a lot to do with the way they ride and work… equilibrium and balance of a horse starts with its mouth. No balance in the teeth = no balance in the body…

To schedule an appointment, give April a call or text at 4039199663, or send a message on Messenger. Performance Equine Dentistry is CAEDP certified and insured!

11/08/2025

This is very common in mid to older aged horses !!!! Proving just how important equine dentistry is !!!!!! For comfort…🐴

10/26/2025

SASKATCHEWAN Dates for November! 🗓️
Take advantage of this beautiful fall weather and schedule your horses in for their yearly dental appointments. Want to know the benefits of dentals for your horses just ask! It’s much more than just the way they eat and look… it also has a lot to do with the way they ride and work… equilibrium and balance of a horse starts with its mouth. No balance in the teeth = no balance in the body…

Nov 3 - Corning - room for 3-5 more horses

Nov 4 - Whitewood/Wapella - FULL

Nov 5 - Oxbow area - room for 2-4 more horses

Nov 10 - available

Nov 11 - Moosomin - FULL

Nov 12 - Whitewood - FULL

Nov 14- Moosomin/Wawota

Nov 18 - Grenfell/Arcola

Nov 20 - Whitewood - FULL

Nov 21 - Carnduff and area

Nov 24 - Maryfield and area

Nov 25-28 - availability

I will be travelling around all of Saskatchewan, so if you do not see your area here, please reach out to schedule a day! I do day trips within a 3 hour drive from the Estevan area. Haul ins are also welcome if you don’t want to wait for a scheduled trip.

To schedule an appointment, give April a call or text at 4039199663, or send a message on Messenger. Performance Equine Dentistry is CAEDP certified and insured!o

10/16/2025

OCTOBER IS FULLY BOOKED 🙌🏼
Some availability 1st week of November and throughout the rest of the month. If you need horses done before winter please reach out.

Performance Equine Dentistry operates on a mobile basis! To schedule an appointment, give April a call or text at 4039199663, or send a message on Messenger. Performance Equine Dentistry is CAEDP certified!

10/14/2025

Ouch!!!! 😣 When was the last time you looked inside your horse’s mouth?….

This guy is seen for yearly dental checkups giving us a bit of a surprise when we first opened his mouth today. Not one BUT two sticks imbedded across and into his palate.

Yearly dental checkups are always recommended with every horse. If your horses are needing done before winter, contact to schedule in! Availability the last week of October and scheduling into November!

10/07/2025

I love working on these little guys and girls 🙂