Katie Read Equine Dental Technician - BAEDT & BVDA

🌟 BACK TO REALITY…. With a new name! 😲
Thank you all so much, we had the best wedding and time away in the sunshine! ☀️
The diary is now back open and I am trying to get back to you all! 📔 If I haven’t gotten back to you today, please send me a gentle reminder so I can get you booked in 🐴 🙏🏻
My business name will change along with my new name from “Read” to “Barclay” 🦷

Look forward to seeing you all again!
Katie B x

👰🏼‍♀️ 💒 IM GETTING MARRIED!!!! 🥂 👰🏼‍♀️
I will be having a well earned break from Wednesday 21st August - 4th September, but I will get back to you as soon as I can!!! 🐴 🦷
Thank you to ALL my lovely loyal customers & I will see you all as a Mrs! 🩷🩷🩷

A weekend away for the BAEDT AGM & Congress at Wolverhampton race course! 🦄 🇬🇧

My FAVOURITE thing… ever!
Removing calculus/tartar build up around the canines, so satisfying! You can see where the calculus has been causing some gingivitis around the canine, now removed, it should disappear in a couple days. ⭐️

☔️ Apparently it is spring on 20th March and the clocks change on the 31st… please let it be dry , for all us horse owners!!!!!! 🐴 🙏🏻 ☀️ 🌷

Are those just overgrowths at the back!? 🦷
Nope! Those are extra teeth, (are actually called supernumary’s), and they can cause severe overgrowths if left untreated.
They usually don't have an opposing tooth to wear them down like the rest of the horse's teeth, so they can become quite problematic.
It's important to come up with a treatment plan that involves staged reductions to prevent any discomfort or future problems for the horse. Taking care of their dental health is crucial! 🐴
Both of these supernumary’s were found in the same mouth! 🦷 🦷 😎

It can be quite tricky to capture good photos of the mouth without blocking the light but we did it! 💡 🦷
This patient’s 109 molar has infundibular caries & 2 open pulps!

Caries (circled in green) develop when bacteria break down carbohydrates and release acidic by-products. This acid can damage the teeth and cause the destruction of both hard and soft tissue structures. You can still see food packed within the infundibulum.

The possible cause of the open pulps circled red (this is the “live” part of the tooth, made of blood supply, nervous tissue & connective tissue) is that the infundibular caries has corroded the hard tissues above the occlusal surface that we can see, starting from the infundibulum and reaching the pulp horns, not good!

What now!?

This case has been referred for X-Rays and further investigations. Some restorative treatment maybe performed to save the tooth if it hasn’t become too advanced, otherwise it may mean extraction! We can only know with x-rays.
If left, this may cause infection, likely fracture, be painful and will affect the equilibrium of the mouth due to avoiding to eat on the problematic tooth! Then a whole load of new issues!

How can I prevent caries!?
Unfortunately due to the issue being developmental, this is difficult! Reduction of high concentrate feeds and regular dental examinations will help.

Remember: Equine dentistry is BASIC welfare for ALL equines, and should be seen at least annually by a QUALIFIED EDT.

If you’re not sure, check out the BAEDT.com website for a list of qualified EDTs in your area.

🐴 Shandy being a wonderful patient! 🖤

❄️ Who else is enjoying this beautiful & crisp weather!? I much prefer this to the wet & wild days… 🤪

Just a gentle reminder that payment will be expected on the day, cash/BACs/cheque is all accepted. Thank you all so much! 🩵 ☀️

⭐️ What a year! Thank you to all my lovely loyal clients who have provided unwavering support over the years, I’m off on a festive break and look forward to seeing you all again soon!
Merry Christmas and have a wonderful new year! 🤶🏼 🦷 🐴 🫏 🦄 🧚

🧚 🦷 Tooth fairy will visit tonight! 🦷 🧚
This lovely little pony suddenly started struggling to eat, quidding her hay and hardly eating her feed.
She had an urgent visit & one of her upper molars was hanging on just enough to stay put, but obviously causing some gyp!
You can see the pink fleshy bit left on the tooth, that’s all that was holding it in place!
Molar was easily removed and now one happy pony! ❤️

Would you use an unregistered dentist? Neither should your horse…

Did you know❓ There are only 2 professionals qualified to check your horses' teeth!

An Equine Vet or Equine Dental Technician registered to either the British Association of Equine Dental Technicians (BAEDT) or category 2 members of the Worldwide Association of Equine Dentists (WWAED).

To learn more and download your free digital Dental Awareness Week pack visit👉 https://bit.ly/46QSFJ4

🦷 I Have a few spaces left for December 🤶🏼
Will be taking bookings for January soon, and taking on new clients! 🦄
Send me a message for more information or to get booked in! 💜

Working on your birthday ain’t too shabby!!!!🫏 🦷 🏵️ 💓 🎂 🥂

🐴 🦷 I have a few spaces left in the Newton Abbot area on Friday & I am also taking on new clients.
For more information or to get booked in, DM me or WhatsApp 07734361670.

Smallest snouts 🐽 😘 🫏

It’s my favourite time of year! 🍁🌞☕️🧡🔥🐴
I have a few spaces left towards the end of October, drop me a message to get booked in!

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⭐️ We love having emotional support Shetlands assisting dental day! ♥️ Silver was also a super star for his treatment too! 🐴 🦷 🦄

📖 🐴 🦷 I’m also taking on new clients ☺️
Covering Devon/Somerset, drop me a message for more info!

An extra day for pony activities! 🐴 Have fun!

Please don’t forget your little companions!
Just because they’re not in work or not showing signs of dental pain, they still need to been seen annually! 🦷
Our little friends can naturally be very stoic to protect themselves in the herd, which can make it difficult for us to tell if there is any dental issues! (As much as I’d love to do giant horses all day due to being very tall myself, they still need doing!!) 😅
Prevention really is key when it comes to dentistry! 🔑 🦷 🐴 🫏
We even have Mini Gags especially for them ♥️

FINALLY got around to doing my own 2 this evening! Not only new shiny shoes today, but new shiny teefs too!
I like to do mine every 6 months. And because they are done regularly it prevents sharp points developing and keeps their mouths in tip top condition!

🐴 A special horsey with a special toothy peg!

Can you spot the supernumerary incisor!? 🦷

From loose deciduous teeth to lower wolf teeth, Never a boring day in the office! 🐴 🫏 🦄 🦷

Drop me a message for more info ☺️ 🦄 🦷

Such a lovely little yard with perfect ponies! Looking forward to dentals in the winter with the new solarium!! 🥶 😎 🐴 🦷

I have a few slots left for July ☀️
Drop a message for more info or to get booked in 🦷 🐴

We have some baby teeth this evening! 🦷 🐴 🤎 These caps were very sharp and slightly loose, which would have been causing discomfort! So young Lula will be feeling much more comfortable now!
It’s a good idea to get your equines checked from the age of 2/2.5 years old to make sure they don’t have any retained caps and everything is hunky dory and off to a good start! 🦷