Stem cells may prove to be the cure for many diseases. Research into this field has lead to them being used in the treatment of blood diseases, liver diseases, Parkinsons , and, muscular dystrophy. It is likely they may be of great benefit for many other conditions.

The ideal time and place to collect them is the umbilical cord shortly after birth. Sometimes this may not be possible. It appears teeth also hold these amazing stem cells. Services are becoming available to harvest these dental stem cells from teeth that are removed. The stem cells are located within the central chamber of the tooth called the pulp. Once harvested these can be stored for the future when cures are likely to be available for many more diseases.

It is likely your dentist will be playing an important role in your future general health and well being as well as your dental health.