Baby teeth contain dozens of valuable stem cells suitable for treating various diseases, a new study shows.

Study: What diseases could stem cells found in baby teeth treat?

A new study has found that baby teeth contain dozens of valuable stem cells suitable for treating various diseases, Rador reports.

The research was conducted by Dr. Songtao Shi from the Pennsylvania Institute of Dental Medicine, reports Ştiri.md with reference to dcnews.ro.

Experts around the world have long studied the influence of stem cells on the heart, brain, pancreas and other organs of the human body. The research team led by Dr. Shi discovered that adult teeth contain only one type of stem cell, while baby teeth (in children aged 7 to 8) contain completely different stem cells. The baby teeth that a child loses at a certain age could one day save his life.

What diseases could stem cells found in baby teeth treat?

Stem cells found in the pulp (inside the tooth) can degenerate into neurons, bone, and cartilage (or even heart cells). This procedure may be effective in type 1 diabetes, as the stem cells can become insulin-producing pancreatic cells.

The director of the Regenerative Dentistry Laboratory, Peter Murray, claims that oral and dental tissues can be regenerated using stem cells from baby teeth. There are special services for preserving baby teeth, so it is recommended that these teeth be removed by a dentist. Other companies offer special containers or packaging for convenient storage of baby teeth