Abstract: A hand-held, tooth enamel-stripping apparatus having a handle portion, and a guiding portion extending from the handle portion to a free end. One end of an abrasive metal band is secured to a U-shaped member connected to the free end of the guiding portion, and the other end of the band is tensionably secured to a locking mechanism, spaced from the U-shaped member, and connected to the handle portion. The band is mounted to the apparatus adjacent the guiding portion so that when the band is inserted between adjacent teeth, the guiding portion rests adjacent a tooth crown for guiding the apparatus during its reciprocal, tooth-stripping movement.