Wisdom Teeth - Stem Cells?

[Kovich1210]

Hello everyone.

 

My wisdom teeth are going to be extracted this summer, due to a lack of sufficient room for them in my mouth. When reading up on the procedure, I learned that wisdom teeth have stem cells, and there exists the possibility that these can be useful in the future for medical reasons. Now, I am well-versed on the potential of stem cells, but I know nothing about available options to have these teeth stored for future use.

 

Does anyone know where I can send my wisdom teeth, after they are extracted, so that I can potentially utilize them in the future if need be?

 

P.S. What other types of 'biological insurance' exist?

[Mr Skeptic]

You could ask your dentist about it. You'll have to tell him anyways, so he doesn't throw them away.

 

Stem cells from the umbilical cord can be saved too. It's really ideal as they are very young then and you never need your umbilical cord once you're done with it..