Glade Valley Equine Dental Services, LLC

10/03/2025

10/02/2025

Don’t ghost your dentist!

If we had a payment agreement for the month of September or a reschedule pre pay, it’s officially overdue

10/01/2025

Booking for November and December 📅

Due to high demand we are now offering evening and weekend availability for dentals (not yet for freeze branding)

09/28/2025

Proper dentistry is so much more than filing sharp points

In equine dentistry, three-point balance refers to the principle of balancing the horse’s mouth so that chewing, comfort, and performance are optimized. It’s a functional goal during dental equilibration (floating/adjusting the teeth), ensuring that pressure is distributed evenly and that the horse can move its jaw properly.🤠

1. The Three Points

The “three points” of balance are:
• Incisors (front teeth) – They determine how far forward and back the jaw can move. They are ised to nip grass.
• Premolars and molars (cheek teeth, back teeth) – They do the bulk of grinding and mastication initial feed breakdown .
• Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) – The jaw joint that coordinates the movement of the mouth and and absorbs stress.

2. Purpose

If any one of these areas is out of alignment (e.g., overgrown incisors preventing full lateral excursion, sharp enamel points on molars, or uneven pressure stressing the TMJ), the horse can’t chew efficiently or comfortably. This can lead to:
• Abnormal wear
• Difficulty eating
• Training and performance issues (resistance, head tossing, bit discomfort)
• Secondary problems in the neck, back, or overall biomechanics

3. Goal of Three-Point Balance

The dentist or practitioner aims to:
• Balance the incisors so the jaw can move forward, backward, and sideways without restriction.
• Balance the cheek teeth so pressure is even along the arcade and grinding is efficient.
• Ensure the TMJ is not stressed, keeping the horse’s jaw alignment comfortable and functional.

When all three points are in harmony, the horse achieves “three-point balance”—a state where dental anatomy supports natural chewing, digestion, and comfort.

CAEDP…….

09/26/2025

Still in the healing process, but 🤩🤩🤩

Branded August 15

09/25/2025

Sometimes it’s not the teeth.

This gelding was drooling, chewing abnormally, and uninterested in hay. Examination showed a large mass overtaking much of the lower left arcade 😵‍💫

I referred them to a great vet who will come up with a plan. For now, soaked pellets and mash will make him more comfortable

09/24/2025

🌟 Gratitude, Growth, and Grace 🌟

As I reflect on my journey in this industry, I’m reminded daily of how deeply grateful I am for my clients—for trusting me with their horses and allowing me to be a part of their care program. Your trust is something I never take lightly.

This profession is not for the faint of heart. It can be unkind, competitive, and downright cruel at times. But I’ve learned that kindness is what sets us apart—it costs nothing, yet means everything.

Five years ago, I laid my mom to rest. The day before, and the day after, I was at work. And in many ways, this career saved me. It gave me a purpose when I needed one most, and it has continued to carry me through life’s hardest moments.

The setbacks, the failures, the “I wish I could go back and do better” moments—they’ve lit a fire in me. A fire to always grow. To invest in better equipment. To learn better methods. To become a better horsewoman, a better provider, a better business owner.

It hasn’t been perfect—it’s been trial and error, long nights of lost sleep wondering if I did enough good that day. But every challenge has pushed me closer to the standard I strive for.

I also want to acknowledge the many incredible dental providers in our region. We’re blessed here—because in many states, horse owners don’t have the luxury of options. I’m thankful to work alongside such dedicated professionals, all working toward the same goal: healthier, happier horses.

So thank you—to my clients, colleagues, and the horses themselves—for being my teachers, my motivators, and my reminders that this work matters.

Here’s to growth, grace, and never losing the fire to be better. ❤️🐴

09/22/2025

Yes, they need their teeth done.

Even if you ride in a hackamore. Even if you don’t ride at all. Even if they’re a broodmare. Even if they’re “fat”. Even if your mom’s uncle’s cousin had horses and they never got them done and they were “fine”.

Proper dental care is basic care, not a luxury

09/17/2025

September and October are *full*

Booking for November and December- Alli will be taking on some Saturday/Sunday appointments, they fill fast!

09/15/2025

SEPTEMBER has 1 opening!

Tuesday Sept 23, can add one stop in the Taneytown area

Aside from that, my next available is the 4th week of October 🙂