While the majority of us are affected by cavities at some point in our lives, there are some groups of people who are more prone to dental decay and its lasting effects on oral hygiene. Diabetes affects more than 10% of the population in the US, close to 22% of those with diabetes though are also affected by some sort of periodontal disease. Our estimates show that more than $1 billion of yearly spend on diabetes goes into treating these associated dental issues. These costs