There are long-term benefits of storing away baby teeth, according to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research. Baby teeth are the most valuable source of stem cells.
Key takeaways:
- Baby teeth can stored away through institutions that offer the cryopreservation services.
- Baby teeth are a source of the most powerful stem cells that have the capability of turning into any imaginable cell type.
- These stem cells can be used to repair damaged cells in the heart, pancreas and the brain with a high likelihood of success.
This removes the need to wait for a bone marrow donor if your child ever needs stem cells. It also increases the likelihood that their body will accept the stem cells – something that’s not always certain when they come from a donor.
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https://www.davidwolfe.com/doctors-urge-parents-save-kids-baby-teeth/
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