Catherine White Equine Dental Technician

10/01/2025

Just a reminder that youngsters are just as important as ridden horses. Percy being a saint today for his routine dental and had half a cap removed. It was then the fur babies turn today to come to work with me and it would be rude not to have a walk along a frozen beach 🏖️. February is filling so please get in touch to get booked in 🐴🦷 keep an eye out for email reminders

08/01/2025

When you have done teeth this morning up in the stunning but cold 🥶 Lake District it’s only right to thaw out at the Force cafe Ambleside. One day left in January available, February is filling and so is March so please get in contact to get booked in. That start of the season will be here before we know it 🐎🦷🐴

24/12/2024

Merry Christmas 🎄 to all off my clients who have kept us busy over the last year. And a massive thank you to all that have entertained this little monster! Here’s to 2025 !!!

20/12/2024

Not the best photo, but the extremely large overgrowth at the back is rather obvious. This pony had been seen in the last 12 months…. However their owner noticed the pony was not comfortable and not eating comfortably however was holding weight well. If you are unsure there is no harm in getting your dentist to have a look. 🐴🦷

19/12/2024

Lovely morning up on the helm on Wednesday. No idea how we all stayed dry despite the forecast. All ponies were wonderful behaved for their routine dentals especially little Libby who was a star for her first dental. Only a few days available in January left. If your horse is due soon please get in touch 🦷🐴🫏

16/12/2024

Just a reminder about all equines having dental check ups and that includes donkeys 🫏 both these girls will be getting regular dental treatment 🦷 2025 dates are available but are filling so do get in contact to get booked in

22/11/2024

Starting him young 😂, I’m fully booked up for 2024 thank you all for keeping me busy this year. Diary is open for 2025 but is filling up so please get in touch early to avoid going over due and to work out appointments around childcare 🐴🦷 keep an eye out for pimbury dental email 📧 reminders

07/11/2024

How cute is lillabet the donkey 🥰 and absolute angel for her dental all ready for her nativity outing in December. Just a reminder that all equines require dental care even if they are just companions. Get in touch to get booked in for 2025 🐴🦷

03/11/2024

Very informative read for golden oldies put together by Vicky

08/10/2024

Availability, 21st Nov, 27th, 29th morning. 4th Dec, 11th,12th,18th 19th December. Get In touch to get booked in 🐴🦷

08/10/2024

Only a handful of appointments left in November so do get in touch to get booked in. Also taking December and 2025 bookings

07/10/2024

If I haven’t replied to you, please message me again

06/10/2024

I’am back from my holiday but as you can guess I’am knackered so I will get my diary out tomorrow and reply to you all

03/10/2024

Mind the gap! 🔍🦷

A diastema (singular) or diastemata (plural) refers to an abnormal space between teeth. Normally, horses have six cheek teeth in each dental arcade, tightly positioned to function as a single grinding unit. However, if a gap exists between these teeth then food can become trapped. A UK study indicated that 49.9% of horses of all ages are affected. The prevalence of diastemata increases in horses over the age of 15.

Diastemata are classified into two types:

Primary Diastemata

These are developmental in nature and can occur due to improper rostral-caudal angulation, dental buds that are too far apart, or teeth that are developmentally displaced or rotated.

Secondary Diastemata

These are acquired and may result from tooth displacement, pressure from occlusal overgrowths, drifting teeth following extraction, or the natural tapering of teeth with age, leading to senile diastemata.

There are two types of diastemata based on the gap's shape:

Open Diastema: The gap is the same width from top to bottom.

Valve Diastema: The top of the gap is narrower than the bottom, which can cause food impaction.

If food becomes impacted then bacteria can proliferate leading to gingivitis, and the breakdown of periodontal ligaments causing periodontal disease. Periodontal disease is considered the most painful condition in the horses mouth. Signs of periodontal disease includes quidding, halitosis, and in severe cases, weight loss.

The treatment of diastemata should be approached on a case-by-case basis. First steps include clearing any impacted food and good quality dentistry. In some cases, further intervention and referral to a veterinary surgeon may be necessary. More advanced treatments involve using materials to bridge the diastemata, preventing food from becoming trapped and promoting gum healing. In cases of valve diastemata, mechanically widening the top of the gap can facilitate less trapping of food material, which can be an effective solution. In some severe cases of displaced teeth, extraction may also be an option. Additionally, dietary adjustments may be required.

Every diastema is individual, therefore it’s important to discuss with your EDT regarding long term management.

30/09/2024

Me and my PA have found the sea and sun, I will be back in a weeks time to answer your message and get back to work as normal

26/09/2024

When your out doing teeth and your pa wants a second breakfast 🧇 🐴🦷

23/09/2024

Booking into November but limited availability so please get in touch to get your horses booked in 🦷🐴

20/09/2024

This is something I get asked a lot and I can not stress how important it is getting youngsters done and regular dental care from a young age

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