A system and method for straightening a bent tine of a baler tooth includes a holding member having a narrow opening for temporarily inserting a first section of the bent tine between a bend in the bent tine and a tooth coil of the baler tooth and for firmly gripping the first section of the bent tine to be straightened. Also, a straightening member having a narrow opening for temporarily inserting a second section of the bent tine between the bend in the bent tine and a free end of the bent tine and for straightening the second section of the bent tine while the first section is firmly gripped by the holding member.
