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Hi Joey,
Yes, I would definitely have that tooth pulled. He will be much happier without a toothache (that is horrible pain to deal with).
I would suggest a vitamin/mineral supplement that has added B vitamins, along with Omega 3 fatty acids to protect his joints and immune function. Glanzen is perfect for your situation. There is some sodium in it, but you'll still want to have a plain, white salt block in his stall or paddock.
The B vitamins in Glanzen will help his nervous system calm down so he is not so jumpy. I would try this first, before adding anything else, because the goal is to fix the problem, rather than cover it up (like a short term calming agent would do).
I hope this is helpful. Thanks for taking care of your fellow!
All the best,
Dr. Getty 
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO
Ok thanks!
Ok i finally ordered some supplements from smartpac equine Then when the vet and dentist came we figured out the tooth was way in the back and not interfereing with the bit at all^^. But i ride him alot so his teeth had really rough edges and were hurting his mouth when i rode him 
. So were going to get his teeth floated and filed every 6 months now. 
oops i meant to put a message icon lol
Hi Joey,
I'm glad to hear that you're having his teeth floated every 6 months. Some horses require it done this frequently.
Salt is very important. Pick up some plain white, table salt from the grocery store and add 1 tablespoon to each meal. If you feed him twice a day, that will give him 2 ounces per day. Mix it in well.
Make certain that he has clean water, as much as he wants, nearby his food.
All the best,
Dr. Getty
Where are you from? Bayfield, CO
Thanks, the dentist showed his rough edges on his teeth and it sure looked like it hurt ;( . But now I`m sure he feels a lot better