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THE TEETH 



hanging portion may become long and sharp. A molar tooth 

 becomes excessively long if the opposite one is decayed or removed. 

 The symptoms are very much the same as when the borders 

 of the molars are sharp. 



FlQ. 56. — Teeth showing uneven wear occurring in old horses. 



The treatment consists in levelling the tables as frequently 

 as necessary by cutting off the longer projections, and removing 

 the sharp edges with a tooth float. 



Smooth Mouth.— Tn old age tlie tables of the molar teeth 

 may become so smooth that the horse cannot grind or masticate 



