What happens if i don't floss my teeth?

Not flossing: Flossing removes the bacteria and food that accumulates between your teeth were the toothbrush can not reach. Not flossing leads to greater risk of developing bad breath and cavities between your teeth.

Flossing: Flossing removes food and bacteria that are caught in the contact areas of your teeth. Contacts are where the teeth touch each other and where a toothbrush does not reach. Bacterial acids cause tooth decay, so minimizing the bacteria decreases the chance of interproximal tooth decay and gingival inflammation.