I ordered this tooth cleaner because my dog has or had tartar. This I well get away with it, my dog has floundered only slightly. Have been able to remove a little tartar with myself with the point, but really well suited it is for it not because of tartar yes rather (as far as I know or is / was with me so) between the tooth spaces is .. here comes one with the Scalers not soo good pure. But since I bought it mainly because of my dog, I am satisfied. Using your fingers, I have not gotten the tartar namely.