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surtaces of the Icctli of both jaws coming together as they should for 

 perfect mastication. 



THE CAPS OF THE TEMTORARY TEETH MAY NEED RE- 

 MOVING. 



If the caps of tlic temporary teeth remain too long, they should be 

 removed by the aid of forceps. 



THE INSIDE OF THE UPPER AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE 

 LOWER TEETH WEAR. 



It will be observed that the upper jaw is wider than the under and, 

 as a consequence, the greatest wear will be on the inner portions of the 

 upper teeth and the outer of the lower, which often leaves rough, jagged 

 edges of upper teeth next the cheeks (outside), and the same condition 

 on the teeth of the lower jaw next the tongue (inside), and these pro- 

 jections .'^hould be smoothed down by the use of the guarded mouth 

 rasp. This is all that is generally needed to keep the horse's mouth and 

 teeth in good condition. Anyone can do this work, as but little skill or 

 labor is required. 



LONG TEETH SHOULD BE CUT OFF. AND DECAYED ONES 

 EXTRACTED. 



Sometimes it will be found that the first or last molars are too long, 

 and then it will be necessary to have a veterinarian cut them ofif, or dress 

 them down level with the other teeth, so the horse can masticate his 

 food properly. In all cases where the horse is "quidding" his food, 

 slobbering, holding his head to one side while chewing, or giving any 

 evidence that he is sufifering pain, a careful examination should be made, 

 and the trouble remedied at once. If a decayed or broken tooth is 

 found, it should be taken out. If there are any too long, have them 

 cut ofif, and all projections and sharp corners dressed down; but in no 

 case have the grinding surfaces of the teeth interfered with, except as 

 here indicated. 



The horse's health and actions often depend on the condition of the 

 teeth, consequently it is a good plan to have the mouth and teeth ex- 

 amined at regular intervals, and if anything is wrong have it attended 

 to in time by a skillful operator. 



