Your horse will be examined before we administer sedation. Once they're suitably relaxed, we perform an oral assessment with a 5 component oral exam and dental radiographs. Upper airway endoscopy is also available, if indicated. Before we confirm the treatment plan, we want to be sure we've looked carefully for any unidentified problems that could affect our patients. 

A treatment plan is made, once the assessment is complete. This may be as simple as confirming that there were no unexpected findings and we will proceed with the planned surgery or we may have additional findings to discuss with you before proceeding. Then, with your permission, your horse's treatment is performed. 

It usually takes 2 to 3 hours for sedation to wear off completely. 

After sedation, we recommend offering a mash as the first meal to help rehydrate and stimulate bowel movements.

After dental extraction or other surgery, recommendations will vary depending on the case but usually we recommend the following;

1. Normal diet and turn-out.

2. 7-14 days off work.

3. 7 days of painkiller and sometimes antibiotics. 

4. A recheck with your primary care vet in 3 weeks. 

Please note that we currently do not offer surgeries at farm locations