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==Overview==
 
==Overview==
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The formula for deciduous teeth: 2 (I3/3 C0/0 P3/3)   
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The formula for '''deciduous''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C0/0 P3/3)   
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The formula for permanent teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3-4/3 M3/3)   
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The formula for '''permanent''' teeth: 2 (I3/3 C1/1 P3-4/3 M3/3)   
    
===Canines===
 
===Canines===
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The canines are rudimentary and in diastema. The size of the [[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|root]] is proportionally larger than  the [[Crown|crown]].
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The canines are '''rudimentary''' and in '''diastema'''. The size of the [[Root - Anatomy & Physiology|root]] is proportionally larger than  the [[Crown|crown]].
    
===Molars===
 
===Molars===
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==Ageing==
 
==Ageing==
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*Horses can be aged by their teeth
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Horses can be aged by their teeth. At 2 and a half the first permanent incisor will erupt; At 3 and a half the second permanent incisor will erupt and at 4 and a half the third permanent incisor will erupt. Over 5 years of age the folding of the enamel ring ('''infundibulum''') can indicate age. There is a 7 year hook and over 13 years of age a '''dental star''' will be present.
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*At 2 and a half the first permanent incisor will erupt
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The Galvayne's Groove is a brown groove on the upper corner incisor teeth and indicates that the horse is over 10 years old
 
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*At 3 and a half the second permanent incisor will erupt
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*At 4 and a half the third permanent incisor will erupt
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*Over 5 years of age the folding of the enamel ring (infundibulum) can indicate age
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*7 year hook
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*Over 13 years of age a dental star will be present
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*The Galvayne's Groove is a brown groove on the upper corner incisor teeth and indicates that the horse is over 10 years old
   
**At 15 the groove will be approximately half way down the tooth
 
**At 15 the groove will be approximately half way down the tooth
 
**At 20 the groove will run down the whole tooth
 
**At 20 the groove will run down the whole tooth
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