While this might sound like an easy question, it may not be that clear to everyone that we all suffer from caries (i.e cavities)! Over 90% of Americans have experienced some sort of tooth decay and it's been classified as one of the largest dental epidemics by countless dentists. Why? Because all the food we eat has an underlying impact on our dental enamel. There are also countless pre-existing conditions that can affect our dental enamel. Furthermore, the average American h

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