Veterinary Tartar Removal Forceps 4 3/4" are often used when there is an excessive amount of tartar build up on canine teeth. The long tip is placed behind the tooth while the curved portion is placed at the top of the tooth on the front side. The clinician will then apply gentle pressure and pull-down the front of the forceps. Tartar will then be chipped off by this movement. This tool is strictly for the removal of large bits of tartar and not for basic tartar build up