The floating procedure is only one aspect of a complete dental examination. A full evaluation of your horse's teeth should be done yearly. In some cases more frequent examinations are necessary. Sharp points occur in most horses over time due to uneven grinding and wear on the horse's molars.

Floating your horse's teeth is rasping or filing the teeth. Floating removes sharp enamel points. These enamel points cause considerable  discomfort to the cheeks, gums and tongue. The most common tools used are the floats. They are long handled rasps that are designed just for filing down the teeth.

With the advent of motorized dental equipment, veterinarians are now even better equipped to meet all of your horse's dental needs. There have been many exciting advances in equine dentistry over the past five years that have revolutionized our ability to provide the highest level of dental care.