Shyann’s Equine Dentistry

06/17/2024

I will be in the Forest area Wednesday June 26th if anyone else in the area needs teeth done! 🦷

05/17/2024

Good morning!!

I have an appointment scheduled today in Springfield, BUT the phone number we made the appointment on is no longer in service and I cannot reach you.
If this is you, please reach out to me to confirm or we can reschedule!

Thank you!

04/01/2024

03/27/2024

‼️ This is your friendly reminder to get your horse floated ‼️ It is not a luxury, it is a necessity ‼️

From now on, whenever someone says, “eh, there’s no way they can be that sharp, I don’t know if they even need done…” I’ll show them this picture!

They’re sharp enough to cut skin!!! 👀

Thank you for having me out, Madeline Nessler! Definitely a good call, you knew she needed done!! 🫶🏼

I have some openings left for April, message me or call/text (937)407-3679 to get on my schedule! 🦷🐴✨

02/17/2024

Good afternoon!
If you send me a message through messenger and I don’t reply in a day or two, please don’t hesitate to call or text me at (937)407-3679!
I don’t always get the notification on messenger through this page, as I am always logged into my personal account & I hate missing your messages! 👎🏼
Thank you!! ❤️

12/25/2023

Merry Christmas (Eve) everyone!!! 🎁🎄
I truly can’t thank you all enough for your support this year - whether you had me out to your barn, referred me to someone else, or even just gave my page a “like” - it all means so much to me! 🥰
Here’s to another great year of happy horses! 🐴🦷✨

10/18/2023

Hier sehen Sie einmal einen tollen Vergleich zwischen einem sehr jungen Zahn und einem alten, abgenutzten. Es ist beeindruckend wie viel Krone im Laufe des Pferdelebens abgenutzt wird.

Here you can see a great comparison between a very young tooth and an old, worn one. It is impressive how much crown is worn over the course of a horse's life.

08/30/2023

06/01/2023

“Bit wrinkles”

One of the most commonly asked questions is, “how many wrinkles should my horse have from the bit?” One? Two? Three?

The correct answer is NONE. ZIP. ZERO.
“But that’s how we’ve ALWAYS done it.”

And do you know why? Hiking a bit up tight in a horses mouth is an old trick used to highten sensitivity to the bit (through being in a constant state of pain or discomfort) rather than taking the time to teach a horse to be soft. It might work temporarily, but the horse will over time become dull to it and you will have to keep adding more and more “wrinkles” to add more discomfort, then eventually a tie-down from the horse tossing its head or rearing, then finally the horse is “no good” after it cant take any more pain and keeps acting out more severely.

A horse that’s relaxed and comfortable with the bit will pick it up with its tongue and carry it in the most comfortable spot for him. Then, it will feel the slightest change in your hands when you ask for something rather than having to yank and pull hard to get what you want. If you wouldn’t ride around with your spurs stuck in your horse’s side the whole ride, why would you want the bit doing the same thing?

05/30/2023

Don’t be an Ass to the dentist.

We hear it all the time. “I can’t find a good dentist” “our dentist won’t call us back” “I had so and so out but it didn’t go well” Do you give discounts for XY or Z?”

I often wonder what the real story is when I hear that a dental provider won’t put someone back on their schedule. Most of us are super busy, but I know I am always excited to reschedule great clients who provide me with a safe working environment, don’t cancel last minute, don’t make me feel like I am trying to steal their first born when it’s time to get paid for services, who are respectful of my time by having horses ready at the time of their appointment and who are overall pleasant and respectful.

If you have a great dentist that wants to schedule you for consistency and you continue to cancel or forget appointments, do not be surprised when they start to be less accommodating or encourage you to find someone else. If your horses are habitually ill behaved, and you make excuses rather than making an effort to provide a safe working environment, perhaps there is a reason the dentist is not inclined to schedule your animals into their day. We take pride in our work and want to ensure that the horse has a positive experience, that a thorough and effective job is completed and that we are all in one piece at the end of it.

Put yourself in our shoes as it relates to your profession. And just be nice.

04/22/2023

I will be in the St. Mary’s area Wednesday the 26th if anyone else in the area needs teeth done! 😁

04/18/2023

When it all began… 🥰

03/27/2023

Imagine those points rocking back and forth on your gum tissue when you’re trying to eat 😬😬

Every horse under 5, every 6 months!

02/09/2023

👇🏼👇🏼👇🏼

Some say young horses don’t need routine dentistry examinations and treatment - well, take a look at this image of a 2 year old and decide for yourself!
We don’t know the precise cause and this is most unusual, and not necessarily only due to sharp enamel points of the cheek teeth but one thing is for sure, it is a good job the owners started their horses dental checks at this age and didn’t leave them!
(This is an unridden horse and the local vets are investigating pasture contaminants and other possibilities - other adult horses in the paddock unaffected)
Thanks to Dr Kivara Luke for sending me the image 🙂

01/31/2023

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Sedation and dentistry 😃

While there ARE some horses that stand statuesque and calm for their dentals, there are others who greatly benefit from the proper use of sedation (affectionately called “happy juice”)

The need for sedation does not mean your horse is “bad”, it just ensures a thorough, stress free and safe experience for the handlers, horses and dental practitioner. No matter how skilled a practitioner may be, it is virtually impossible to do their best on a “moving target” (picture a skilled secretary trying to type on a moving keyboard).

While I will certainly examine an unsedated horse when I feel it is safe to do so, I do require that sedation be an option at each appointment. If sedation is not planned for ahead of time and a horse becomes fractious, everyone’s time has been wasted and the horse is left with a negative experience. Potentially worse than not getting done at all is a mouth that is partially done before the horse acts out.

Your horse will still be able to stand while sedated, it just takes the edge off.

So, how can owners plan for sedation? There are many options 😃
•Coordinate your dental visit at the same time as your veterinarian. Many owners will do this during spring or fall exams to avoid an “extra” farm call fee and I love working with vets! There are quite a few I recommend and work with often.
•Knowledgable horse owners and/or barn managers can administer IV sedation to their own animals (Equine Dental Providers May NOT)
•Owners can obtain Dormosedan gel from their vet or online pharmacy. It is very effective and there are no needles involved, it gets squirted under the tongue and works in about 30-40 min after administration. This sedative has a long shelf life so even if it ends up not being needed for the dental, it is great for owners to have on hand.

Bottom line, sedation is our friend and ensures a positive experience for all involved when used correctly 🙂

01/26/2023

01/13/2023

Pretty thankful on a day like today, makes me wish I would’ve thought to take at least one picture!

💥 TWELVE 💥 horses floated to help me sleep better tonight 😅

Huge thank you to Erica Ray & Penny Baker for letting me spend my day with you guys!

I have a few openings left this month! Get ahold of me to get on the schedule ✅

I thought this little cartoon was prettyyy accurate 😂👇🏼

01/01/2023

Happy New Year everyone!!
Thank you all so much for making 2022 such a great year, I can’t wait to see what 2023 brings! 🥳❤️🐴

12/21/2022

When securing blankets, make sure that the snaps/clips are facing inward, toward the horse! If they are facing out, they can easily become stuck on something, like the hay net in the picture.

11/29/2022

Had this sent to me, so I thought I’d pass it on! 🐴🎄❤️

11/18/2022

I will be in the South Charleston area next Wednesday the 23rd if anyone else in that area needs horses floated!

11/11/2022

War Horses. Highly trained, and against all their instincts these Horses will lay still during a battle. This is an example of an incredible trust and bond between Man and animal. THANK YOU to our Veterans, 2 and 4 legged for your service!!!

11/08/2022

10/31/2022

Happy Halloween!!

10/26/2022

**What do the feet tell you about weight bearing and posture differences right to left?

**What do the teeth (and jaw position) tell you about weight bearing and posture right to left?

**In which direction does this horse prefer to circle AND move more comfortably? Right or left?

See comments for more pictures and my answer.