Store-A-Tooth is a specialized service that allows you to preserve the powerful stem cells found inside your teeth. Specifically, these dental stem cells are harvested from baby teeth or wisdom teeth during routine extractions. Furthermore, saving these cells today provides a potential biological insurance policy for your future medical needs and advanced treatments.

What are Dental Stem Cells?

Dental stem cells are unique “building block” cells found within the soft dental pulp of your healthy teeth. Traditionally, when a tooth was pulled, it was simply discarded as medical waste. Conversely, we now know that these teeth contain mesenchymal stem cells which have the amazing ability to repair different body tissues.

These cells are highly valuable because they are easy to collect without invasive surgery. In contrast to bone marrow harvesting, collecting cells from a naturally falling baby tooth is completely painless. Therefore, many parents in Los Angeles choose to bank these cells to give their children access to future regenerative medicine.

Choosing to store these cells helps protect your family as medical science advances toward curing various diseases. Consequently, storing these younger, healthier cells now ensures they are ready if you ever need them later in life. We partner with top-tier laboratories to ensure your samples are processed and frozen with the highest clinical standards.

The Treatment Process

The process begins during a scheduled tooth extraction or when a child’s baby tooth first becomes loose. After we determine the tooth is a good candidate, I carefully remove it to keep the internal pulp intact. Subsequently, the tooth is placed in a specialized thermal kit that keeps the cells alive during transport.

During the next phase, the kit is rushed to a state-of-the-art laboratory for immediate processing. The scientists there extract the stem cells and test them to ensure they are healthy and viable for storage. Specifically, they use advanced technology to multiply the cells before placing them in long-term cryogenic freezing.

Once the cells are safely stored, you receive a certificate confirming that your biological material is banked and protected. You will have full ownership of these cells, which can be retrieved at any time for medical use. Therefore, this simple addition to a routine dental visit provides a lifetime of potential health benefits for your family.

Cost and Financing

Investing in stem cell banking is a proactive way to prepare for the future of personalized medicine. While there is an initial collection fee and a small annual storage cost, the value of having your own DNA-matched cells is immense. To help families afford this service, we offer clear pricing and flexible payment plans that fit your budget. Please contact us today to schedule a free consultation to see if your upcoming extraction is right for cell banking.

Store-A-Tooth with Dr. Vafa

I am proud to be a leading provider of dental stem cell collection for families in Beverly Hills and West Hollywood. My practice stays at the forefront of dental technology to offer you more than just standard cleanings and fillings. Furthermore, I have the specialized training required to handle and ship these delicate samples correctly and efficiently. Because I care about your long-term wellness, I make the banking process easy and stress-free for every patient.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which teeth are the best for collecting stem cells? The best teeth are healthy baby teeth and wisdom teeth that are being removed for orthodontic reasons. Specifically, these teeth usually contain the highest concentration of “young” and vibrant stem cells.

Is the collection process painful for my child? No, the collection happens during a normal tooth extraction where we already use numbing medicine. Specifically, the process does not add any extra pain or time to the dental appointment.

How long can the stem cells be stored in the bank? Stem cells can be cryogenically frozen for decades without losing their healing potential. Consequently, the cells you save today will still be useful many years into the future.

What can these stem cells actually be used for? Current research is looking at using these cells to treat conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and spinal injuries. Furthermore, they may one day be used to regrow bone or even entire new teeth.

Why should I choose a dentist in Beverly Hills for this? Our office uses the latest medical shipping protocols to ensure your cells reach the lab safely. Specifically, we have the experience to make sure the transition from our chair to the lab is perfect.