Open Wide Equine Dentistry also Sally Kingsley Vet Equine Dentistry

Open Wide Equine Dentistry, also referred to as Sally Kingsley Vet Equine Dentistry, is a dedicated equine dentistry practice established in 2017 and described on its website as an RCVS Recognised Advanced practice in Equine Dentistry. The practice appears set up for both routine and more complex dental cases, with tooth extractions featuring prominently in client feedback alongside careful, case-by-case decision-making. Recent reviews consistently highlight clear explanations, calm horse handling, and strong follow-up support after treatment.

Services

• •Routine equine dentistry including sedated routine dentistry, with reviews describing careful, low-stress handling and clear explanations during examinations and treatment.
• •Tooth extractions, including
• •Wolf tooth extractions
• •Cheek tooth extraction using oral and MITSE surgical techniques stated on the website
• •Extractions for fractured cheek teeth, with one owner noting a complex case was removed without needing the more invasive cheek approach that had been discussed as a possibility
• •Routine extractions for individual teeth and multiple teeth
• •Diastema assessment and treatment
• •Restorations, fillings and endodontics
• •Periodontal disease treatment
• •Digital radiography / X-rays
• •Sinus surgery
• •Fracture repair
• •Reviews also mention the team taking time to explain procedures, including the use of power tools, and giving advice tailored to the horse’s age and individual needs.

Emergency care: the website states out-of-hours emergency care is available via an emergency contact number.

Pricing

No published pricing information is currently available for this clinic.

People

• •James is mentioned repeatedly for explaining extraction plans and options clearly, handling complex cases, and providing follow-up support after treatment. Reviews describe him as calm, thorough and attentive to horses that are sensitive to sedation or handling.
• •Diego is praised for being caring, knowledgeable and clear in his explanations, with one review highlighting advice tailored to a pony’s age and needs.
• •The wider team are described as professional, ready on time, gentle with horses, and helpful in practical ways during and after treatment.

Reviews

Google shows 5.0 stars from 109 reviews.

• •Owners regularly praise clear communication throughout treatment, especially during extractions, with explanations of findings, options and aftercare.
• •Complex and routine dental procedures both come through strongly in reviews, including fractured cheek tooth removal, two-tooth extraction, and first-time dental treatment for ponies and young horses.
• •Reviewers often mention calm, horse-sensitive handling, including adapting sedation for sensitive animals and taking time with nervous horses.
• •Aftercare and overall support are a recurring strength, with several owners mentioning follow-up availability, practical help on the day, and an approach focused on the horse’s best interests rather than unnecessary treatment.