# The Reason Why Horse Teeth Need To Be Filed (Floated) - #179 The Horse's Advocate Podcast

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Podcast: [The Horse's Advocate Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-horse-s-advocate-podcast-3416912)
Published: 2026-06-22T08:05:00+00:00
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Filing off sharp edges inside a horse's mouth may seem a bit odd at first glance. If nature is perfect, you might wonder, why would horse teeth need this help? How did horses get by without floating, the process that smooths those sharp edges? These are thoughtful questions, and I explore them—and more—in this podcast. Some of the ideas I present are: - It is the threshold of pain, not how sharp the edges are, that determines how often to float. -Not all tooth enamel is the same among horses. -If a horse is chewing, their teeth need doing. -Using a bit moves the soft tissue into the sharp edges. -Waiting until a problem occurs often results in more aggressive treatments and a poorer outcome.

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