Never Floss? You’re Not Alone

If you never floss your teeth, you are in the same boat as a third of US adults.

CDC researchers asked more than 9,000 Americans aged 30 and over about their flossing habits.

32.4% said they didn’t floss their teeth at all. 30.3% who said they flossed daily and 37.3% flossed at least once.

The study found that men are less likely to floss than others.

A dentist says flossing prevents tartar buildup. Tartar can attack teeth and gums, eventually causing teeth to fall out.