| Re: Tooth Scaler/Scraper
zorro13 is correct. Scaling/scraping the teeth should never be done without also polishing them, since it leaves little scratches on the enamel, and it can cause serious injury to the gums if you slip or the dog moves. Brushing at home is great, scraping or scaling should be done under anesthetic by a vet (and dentistry at the vet should include x-rays as a matter of course, there is no point in just getting rid of the visible stuff).
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