Why can brushing your teeth too hard damage them, but the sharp metal points dentists use to scrape enamel off don’t?

Question

Why can brushing your teeth too hard damage them, but the sharp metal points dentists use to scrape enamel off don’t?

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Answer 1

I was been told by a hygienist that the reason for fluoride treatment during the visit is specifically to repair or mitigate the damage done by their scraping tools.