Dental Float Head

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Artifact Overview

A horse with uneven surfaces or sharp points on its teeth may have difficulty in chewing and not process food properly. Those who care for horses can use a file or "float" to smooth and contour a horse's ever-growing teeth. "Floating" helps prevent sores in the mouth and provides flat chewing surfaces to thoroughly grind hay, grasses, and grains to aid with digestion.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Dental float

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

81.59.103

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Material

Metal

Color

Dark gray

Dimensions

Height: 4.75 in
Width: 1.125 in
Length: 0.75 in

Dental Float Head