Globally increasing frequency of periodontal diseases and Increasing public awareness of the advantages of oral hygiene is likely to drive growth in the worldwide dental floss market over the forecast period. The availability of alternatives such as floss picks is projected to stymie the global dental floss market's growth. The worldwide dental floss industry is predicted to expand slowly due to a lack of knowledge about oral hygiene. Oral illnesses are prevalent. Because of their rising frequency and severe societal effect, oral illnesses are considered a public health hazard. Many illnesses make their initial appearance through oral signs and symptoms, and often go unnoticed or untreated as a result of this lack of knowledge.
According to Coherent Market Insights, The global Dental Floss Market was valued at US$ 588.7 Mn in 2021 and is forecast to reach a value of US$ 732.5 Mn by 2028 at a CAGR of 4.3% between 2022 and 2028.
Prominent Companies in the Dental Floss Industry:
1. 3M
3M Company provides diversified technology services in the United States and internationally. The company operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial; Transportation and Electronics; Health Care; and Consumer. The Healthcare segment offers health care procedure coding and reimbursement software; skin, wound care, and infection prevention products and solutions; dentistry and orthodontia solutions; and filtration and purification systems. 3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota.
2. Church & Dwight Co. Inc.
Church & Dwight Co., Inc. develops, manufactures, and markets household, personal care, and specialty products. It operates in three segments: Consumer Domestic, Consumer International, and Specialty Products Division. The company was founded in 1846 and is headquartered in Ewing, New Jersey. In December 2020, Church & Dwight announced the acquisition of Consumer Health Holdco LLC by acquiring the outstanding equity of the company.
3. Colgate-Palmolive Company
Colgate-Palmolive Company, together with its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells consumer products worldwide. The company operates through two segments, Oral, Personal and Home Care; and Pet Nutrition. Colgate-Palmolive Company was founded in 1806 and is headquartered in New York, New York. In January 2020, Colgate-Palmolive acquired Hello Products LLC, a company involved in oral care products to focus on the high growth segments within Oral Care, Personal care, and Pet Nutrition businesses. In March 2020, Colgate-Palmolive launched a new oral care category called CO. by Colgate which consists of seven products, including teeth whiteners and toothpastes.
4. HRB Brand (Dr. Fresh LLC)
Dr. Fresh LLC is a leading designer and marketer of branded, licensed and private label oral care and personal care products, including REACH®, Dr. Fresh®, Firefly®, and Binaca®, which are sold primarily through food, drug, mass merchant and value retailers. Dr. Fresh is headquartered in Buena Park, California. Founded in 1998. On Jan 3, 2017 HRB Brands acquired Dr. Fresh
5. Johnson & Johnson
Johnson & Johnson is involved in the research and development, manufacturing, and sale of a variety of healthcare products. Consumer, Pharmaceutical and Medical Devices, and Diagnostics are the three business segments of the company. The company was founded in 1886, headquartered in New Jersey, U.S.
6. Perrigo Company Plc. (RANIR LLC)
Perrigo Company plc provides over-the-counter health and wellness solutions to enhance individual well-being in Ireland, the United States, France, Belgium, China, the United Kingdom, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Italy, Australia, Greece, and Spain. It operates through Consumer Self-Care Americas and Consumer Self-Care International segments. errigo Company plc was founded in 1887 and is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
7. Lion Corporation
Lion Corporation manufactures and sells consumer and industrial products in Japan and internationally. It operates through three segments: Consumer Products Business, Industrial Products Business, and Overseas Business. The Company was founded in 1891 and is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan.
8. Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc
Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc., together with its subsidiaries, develops, manufactures, markets, distributes, and sells over-the-counter (OTC) health and personal care products in the United States and internationally. The company operates in two segments, North American OTC Healthcare and International OTC Healthcare. Prestige Consumer Healthcare Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Tarrytown, New York.
9. Procter & Gamble
Procter & Gamble Company is a consumer goods corporation that provides products and services for rooms, kitchens, laundry rooms, bathrooms, and more. and have been passed down from generation to generation. The company is known for hundreds of consumer brands ranging from baby care, fabric care, feminine care, hair care, and home care, to grooming products. The company was founded in 1837 and is based in Cincinnati, Ohio.
*Definition- Flossing is a crucial technique in dental care because it eliminates plaque between teeth, which is a major cause of periodontal disease. Flossing removes plaque, germs, and food particles from between teeth, lowering the risk of dental decay and gum disease, whereas brushing removes these particles from the mouth.
