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Maintenance of proper dental balance is key to proper movement, biomechanics, and performance in horses. Equine dentistry is much more than just removal of sharp points!

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Although the teeth and the rest of the body might not seem connected if you have never considered it, they are actually very inter-related based on myofascial connections (Myofascial Kinetic Lines) and acupuncture channels. Dr. Renschler first sought out training in equine dentistry to fix chronic body issues that could not be resolved with acupuncture/bodywork alone. She practices based on standards from International Association of Equine Dentistry (IAED) and is currently pursuing certification. ​

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Details about our dentistry​

• Proper sedation for all horses

• Thorough oral exam with head lamp, mirror, oral endoscope as needed

• Full mouth speculum 

• Head stand (or hanging halter as indicated), avoiding overextension at the poll

• Balancing of the mouth, including 5 points of contact (incisors, TMJs, cheek teeth)

• Use of high-end motorized instruments with a variety of specialized burrs to make fine corrections

• Non-surgical extractions (e.g., wolf teeth, mobile teeth in geriatric horses)

• Assessment and treatment of TMJ-myofascial pain

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Incisor corrections allow for free motion of the jaw forward and back (biomechanically necessary for optimum horse performance).​

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