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Q: Why would teeth roots hook up instead of growing straight down?
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Why do hamster have teeth?

all rodents have continually growing front teeth, because they have no roots


Why do hamsters have long teeth?

all rodents have continually growing front teeth, because they have no roots


What can be done about permanent teeth growing through pallet and not the gums where the baby teeth came out?

Usually when teeth are growing on the palate instead of where the baby teeth were, they need to be extracted(pulled). Sometimes if it isn't very severe, an orthdontist can fix the problem with braces.


Can baby teeth grow roots?

Most baby teeth don't have roots at all, because they will come out. If they have roots they are probably adult teeth.


How are teeth held in the socket?

Teeth are held in by what are called roots. Think of them as tree roots in a tree. It holds them into place. When baby teeth come out, there roots die, because of the pushing of another adult tooth.


Do guineapigs teeth keep growing?

Yes,their teeth starts growing for their entire life.


Which teeth may be replanted?

only permanent teeth are replanted. Primary teeth (baby teeth) do not usually have long enough roots for successful replantation. The only exception may be the canine teeth, which have longer roots


Can straight teeth be hereditary?

Yes, it is possible for straight teeth to be a part of one's genetic makeup, as can crooked teeth.


Do your teeth keep growing?

your teeth do not keep growing because if they did you wouldn't be able to close your mouth.


What do the roots of teeth consist of?

gumms


Does front teeth have roots?

Yes.all teeth should.that's what holds your tooth.


When a red kangaroo's teeth are worn out what happens?

Red kangaroos' teeth tend to get worn down from the tough vegetation they eat. Instead of continuously growing, once a kangaroo's front teeth are worn down completely, they fall out, and the back teeth move forwards to take the place of the worn front teeth.