Stem Cells From Baby Teeth
There is now a company (BioEden) who has been able to isolate stem cells from baby teeth. This is a new alternative source for these non-embryonic cells. In the past, umbilical cord blood has been stored for potential use in the future treatment of disease. Because they come from baby teeth, there is no controversy as to the source of these cells.
I heard a representative for BioEden speak at the Annual Session in San Antonio. There is a good video on their web site. Also, here is a short news report on the subject:
posted by Dr. Dean Brandon @ 12:20 AM
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Wondering if you know what this is. My daughter is one years old and has what looks like a pointy tooth coming out behind one of her top teeth. She's had her two front top and two front bottom teeth for a few months now. Her second pair of top teeth are coming in and behind hte left one it looks like another tooth is breaking through. What is this and what should we do?
My 5 1/2 old son has a extra middle tooth erupted, it is peg like just behind his two upper middle incisors. None of his permanent teeth has come in yet. Is this rare? Should I have it removed or just wait and see?
Can it just fall out with the other baby tooth?
Andy
Sorry for the delay, I've been out of the country.
I don't know what you two have there, but I have seen patients at that age (one) with supernumary (extra) teeth, or extra cusps or bumps on the teeth, also fusion and gemination have unusual appearances. I have even seen parents who think the nasopalatine papilla (the soft pink bump between the two front teeth) is an extra tooth.
On the 5 year old, You can get an x-ray to confirm things like that. Good to get it looked at I suppose. See also my post on mesiodens.
Take a look to this article. I really thank you for this section of your blog.
Early Orthodontic Care Can Change a Young Child's Future
my soon to be 7 yr old son has a second tooth coming in right under his front tooth it is pushing the front one out. we just moved and i am trying to get him into a new dentist asap.the front tooth is now loose should we pull it out.
I cannot advise as I am not his dentist, but you might want to read the post on permanent teeth coming in behind baby teeth. I think that might apply.
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