Curet Scaler

Basically the same as the sickle scaler... with more curves.

To correctly use the curet, you must apply the three A's that we have already learned.

A 70-80 degree angle is still desired.

With the curet scaler, you can use both an exploratory and working stroke.

Exploratory Stroke

This stroke is "looking" for calculus. (AKA tarter for you non-fluent folk)

-lighten up on your grasp

-lighten up on your fulcrum

-lighten up on your stokes

Working stroke

This stoke is removing calculus.

-tighten up on your grasp

-tighten up on your fulcrum

-tighten up on your stokes

*remember to develop your own system/ direction of working through the mouth.

This will not only make you faster,

but if you are like me and can't even remember what you had for lunch,

you will also be able to know where you have been and where you are heading next.