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Harvesting Dental Stem Cells for Future Use 

Harvesting stem cells and other tissues from human bodies and storing them for future procedures may sound like the work of a science fiction author, but scientists and researchers have found that these procedures are far from fictional. In reality, these cells have been proven quite beneficial in the treatment of a mind-blowing list of serious health conditions. From Parkinson’s disease to cancer, stem cell harvesting has been shown to move us closer to the cure.

Stem cell research has shown the most promise when you are able to utilize cells that have been harvested from your own body. But, where are stem cells found, and how can you store yours? Due to the location and the availability of stem cells in our teeth, it isn’t surprising that your oral surgeon may offer you the option of having these cells harvested from your own teeth during your next extraction.

 Just because the wisdom teeth may be unnecessary as a part of your smile, doesn’t mean that these teeth are worthless. Our baby teeth and also our wisdom teeth are known to be significant and valuable sources of the cells that have life-saving potential.

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