The proper technique of flossing diminishes the number of bacteria in the mouth. There are huge numbers of microscopic creatures feeding on food particles left in the teeth. These bacteria can only be removed by proper flossing. Brushing does play a vital role, but flossing finishes the act. If you don’t floss, you help the bacteria to be a parasite on your teeth which eventually hardens to tartar. Only a dentist can work on tartar for its removal. Thus it is advised to ask your doctor the proper way to floss.