Researchers recommend saving children’s baby teeth, not just for sentimental reasons, but because they contain stem cells that could help treat diseases like heart disease, diabetes, and neurological disorders such as Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

These stem cells are valuable for their regenerative properties and can be used as an alternative to bone marrow or umbilical cord blood. Tooth banking services are now available to store and preserve these teeth, making them a potential life-saving resource for the future.