Dental grades are painful. Afterwords, the cats bleed from their mouths hours after the procedures. I wouldnt reccomend a dental scrape/grade/scald. Minnie is 14 and has never had any dental procedures. Yes, her breath is a little smelly but it's okay There are many products and toothpastes, ect for kitties out there that work. Can even mix them in with food. Minnie ALSO has a heart murmur, and it is not as serious as it sounds. Most kittens are born with small heart murmurs and live a full healthy life. Minnie is not in the BEST health, but she gets around and can do every day activities with ease. if you don't have to put your cat under, than don't