My hamster's tooth is growing into her mouth. What can I do?

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I discovered one of my hamster’s upper teeth has curved and grown into the roof of her mouth, and it’s hard to find. After clipping it, her nose bled (not injured) and there was a foul smell. The cut tooth is still lodged in there and interfering with it causes the same thing. Should the tooth even be removed and will she live from it? Her current state is really bad and no vet where I live will treat her (she’s very small— 6cm in length). Pet's info: Small Animal | Hamster | Female | unspayed | 3 months and 13 days old

Jessica Keay, DVM · Accepted Answer

I am so sorry to hear about Bambi! That sounds so painful! I would continue to call around to local vets and ask if anyone can see her. Explain that you are desperate for help and she is in pain. Perhaps someone will be willing to take a chance or knows a vet who sees exotic animals. The tooth needs to be removed and likely antibiotics given, and she may need regular tooth trimmings. It is a risk if she needs anesthesia to remove the tooth, but unfortunately it sounds like she is in pain and cannot eat well so she is suffering and this either needs to be treated or she needs to be humanely euthanized.

My hamster's tooth is growing into her mouth. What can I do?

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