Equine Veterinary Dentistry and Surgery

Equine Veterinary Dentistry and Surgery Equine veterinary dental practice limited to dentistry and oral surgery. Clinic and farm services.

Dr. Reiswig has been involved in equine medicine since 1988, and has primarily focused on equine dentistry since 2007. In 2010 he achieved the level of Fellow of the Academy of Veterinary Dentistry, one of only 7 veterinarians to reach this advanced qualification. In 2015 he achieved the status of Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College and is now board certified in equine dentistry.

Cutest patient of the day! This little lady had a bad tooth that abscessed into her nasal passage and a sinus cyst that ...
05/07/2026

Cutest patient of the day! This little lady had a bad tooth that abscessed into her nasal passage and a sinus cyst that may or may not have been cause by the tooth. We addressed all three problems and hope she heals up quickly.

05/04/2026

We hope you had a great Monday and didn’t party too hard over the weekend. We arrived and found a frazzled caretaker and 10 gluttony struck minis. One loose latch and the whole group tore apart the hay room and the tack room. Thankfully no grain was consumed.

They were watched close all day and no colic signs observed. Once their food comas wore of they resumed normal activities. Go check your doors and latches!

04/29/2026

This is our last day introducing you to Misty, the Quarter Horse mare who is now doing great.

In these videos we have cropped out just the normal left jaw so that we can see through the bone and view the teeth.

04/29/2026

This is our last day introducing you to Misty, the quarter horse mare who is now doing great. Sometimes you don't know an animal is in pain, until you fix the disease and you realize you have a different horse who is so much happier. Even, Misty's farrier commented that she is so much easier to work on after her procedure. Painful mouths = grumpy horses.

Today, we get to demonstrate one of the coolest features of Computed Tomography (CT). Using the software to take all the individual two-dimensional slices and building a 3D model. For some cases this can make all the difference when it comes to surgical planning. For Misty, it helped us full appreciate how twisted her abnormal tooth was and led us to NOT extract it. Extraction would be very difficult and that tooth was healthy. We extracted the fractured tooth first, the day after her CT. Then allowed her a few weeks to heal and the she returned to have the 1st molar extracted which was actually much harder to remove due to its enlarged root.

Computed Tomography (CT) is a modality that allows three-dimensional imaging. It 'slices' through the body to evaluate ...
04/28/2026

Computed Tomography (CT) is a modality that allows three-dimensional imaging. It 'slices' through the body to evaluate the internal structures in detail. This advanced technology facilitates the assessment of complex anatomical features, disease-related changes, and internal organ structures.

Yesterday, we introduced you to Misty; she had a swollen jaw with drainage and a fractured tooth. Food packed into the deep fracture and bacteria eroded a hole through the jaw bone creating the draining fistula. This tooth created a lot of issues. However, the CT revealed many surprises. There was a 'comma'-shaped tooth twisted within the jaw bone, which, interestingly, had a healthy pulp and bone. In contrast, the more normally shaped tooth behind it was severely diseased. It is impossible to see all this with just radiographs.

These images, taken from Misty's CT study, demonstrate the three abnormal teeth from different planes. Think of looking at CT images like a slice of a layer cake or a slice of bread. The 'slices' can be made from top to bottom, nose to tail, or side to side. Depending on how you slice it the image will change.

Tomorrow, we will share Misty's 3D renderings. The comprehensive information gathered from the CT scan enables personalized surgical plan, which is particularly crucial for patients with complex diseases and atypical anatomy.

We take pride in providing long-term follow-up care for our valued patients. Last week, we welcomed back Misty, a 6-year...
04/27/2026

We take pride in providing long-term follow-up care for our valued patients. Last week, we welcomed back Misty, a 6-year-old mare, for a 6-month follow-up visit. Her owner reports that Misty has been thriving, competing in roping events and displaying a marked improvement in her demeanor. During her visit, Misty was affectionate, seeking face rubs and treats.

Last summer, she developed a swollen jaw, recurrent colic episodes, and had a general head shyness. Her farm veterinarian reached out to us after evaluating her due to some unusual dental radiographs. We recommended a CT scan to accurately diagnose what was going on before we could make a plan to treat her dental issues.

When we met Misty she was quiet and stayed in the back of her stall. She avoided haltering and displaying a 'grimace face,' indicative of oral pain. In her mouth, we noted a 'shear angle' on the right side, a common consequence of chronic pain avoidance. Her radiograph is below, it was something we hadn't seen before. Come back the next few days for a glimpse into her CT images and treatment.

The tooth fairy stopped at the Chiero household this weekend! It is a big event in our house. I guess our family talks...
04/24/2026

The tooth fairy stopped at the Chiero household this weekend! It is a big event in our house. I guess our family talks about teeth enough that my daughter sketched a fairly physiologically correct info-graphic. To celebrate I digitized it with some modification. Here is your tooth education for the day from the perspective of my 9 year old.

Model: Calan Chiero - six year old kindergarten extraordinaire and almost first grader (that last bit is important to him).
Illustrator: Analise Chiero - nine years old, daily doodler, first "published" illustration
Digital Editor and Author: Naomi Chiero - mom, vet, and tooth nerd

03/20/2026

We are often asked how well a horse will eat after a dental surgery? Will they need a special diet? Should we soften their food, can they eat grain? While their are exceptions and we make feeding recommendations based on each patients needs, MOST are eating regular hay hours after surgery. This mare just had a more involved surgery; she was happily eating hay and back to her normal self within hours.

We have been seeing a lot of Foxtail Gingivitis. What are foxtails, and why do they cause trauma to the horse's mouth?F...
03/11/2026

We have been seeing a lot of Foxtail Gingivitis. What are foxtails, and why do they cause trauma to the horse's mouth?

Foxtails grass is a pasture intruder with seeds that have spikes called awns. These awns are abrasive and get lodged into the mucosa lining the mouth, the gum tissue, or the tongue. Some horses show no symptoms, while others may change how they chew.

This mare had intermittent changes to her chewing and then wouldn't take a treat from the owner's hand. She developed a bloody lip and excessive salivation on the morning of her scheduled appointment. We found lesions on the edge of her lip, along the gums of the upper incisor teeth, and on the top of her tongue. These are common locations. We picked out the embedded plant fibers and systemic administered anti-inflammatories.

The real treatment is finding an alternative hay source. Her hay was heavily infested, and the owner had been unaware of this plant and the damage it can cause. He took immediate action once he was informed of our findings.

Below is an excellent link about the foxtail plant and forage management. Thankfully the mouth heals quickly if the barbs are removed and the source is eliminated.
https://extension.psu.edu/how-to-tell-foxtail-from-timothy-and-control-it

In addition to having Dr. Keenan with us last week, we spent one morning presenting Dental Radiography techniques to sev...
03/09/2026

In addition to having Dr. Keenan with us last week, we spent one morning presenting Dental Radiography techniques to several equine veterinary residents, technicians, and faculty at The Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center. We love teaching, whether it is clients, veterinary students, or fellow veterinarians.

We have enjoyed having Dr. Marissa Keenan with us the past 2 weeks as she continues to grow her equine dental skills and...
03/06/2026

We have enjoyed having Dr. Marissa Keenan with us the past 2 weeks as she continues to grow her equine dental skills and knowledge. She is a current equine veterinary intern Ohio State Veterinary Medical Center and she will continue to serve the patients of Ohio for the next two years as she moves into a residency role.

Thank you Dr. Keenan for you desire to learn and grow. During your two weeks we have seen everything from routine prevantative exams to complex surgical tooth extractions and patients aged from 1 year old to 30+ years.

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Newark, OH
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