[header] How to treat hamster dental problems [title] Restrain your hamster. [step] Gently restrain your hamster by carefully holding it by her scruff behind her neck. You shouldn't apply too much tension to the skin or you could cause its eyelids to retract (and pop the eyes out of the sockets). 
[substeps] Set your hamster on a table or desk while you check her teeth. Holding it at a height could cause injury if she wriggles loose and falls.