The American Dental Hygienists' Association recommends that people floss daily as part of their oral health routine, but studies have shown only about 1 in 5 do so.
In a survey of U.S. adults conducted by Plackers, 40% said it's because they forget and 30% indicated they don't have floss handy when they need it.
The survey also found that among those who do floss, 49% said they had a problem with the floss shredding and 28% experienced floss breakage.
While most adults admit they don't floss enough, 87% of parents surveyed said they wished their children would floss more. They also indicated that their kids would be more likely to floss regularly if it were easier, more convenient, or if the floss tasted good.
Plackers conducted the online consumer survey in September 2012 through Survey Monkey to find out what people were saying about their flossing and other dental hygiene-related habits. They received 202 responses.
