JOURNAL OF NATURAL SCIENCE, BIOLOGY, AND MEDICINE: Scientists have discovered that wisdom teeth — often removed and discarded in adolescence or young adulthood — contain a rich supply of mesenchymal stem cells capable of transforming into bone, muscle, nerve, and other vital tissues.

Your wisdom teeth could save your life.

They contain stem cells that could repair your heart, bone, and even brain tissue.

What was once considered medical waste may soon be a powerful tool in regenerative medicine.

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Your wisdom teeth could save your life. They contain stem cells that could repair your heart, bone, and even brain tissue. What was once considered medical waste may soon be a powerful tool in regenerative medicine. Scientists have discovered that wisdom teeth — often removed and discarded in adolescence or young adulthood — contain a rich supply of mesenchymal stem cells capable of transforming into bone, muscle, nerve, and other vital tissues. Dental stem cells have shown promise in preclinical studies for conditions ranging from arthritis and diabetes to cognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease. And unlike stem cell collection from bone marrow or blood, harvesting dental pulp during wisdom tooth removal involves no additional procedures or discomfort.

[Journal of Natural Science, Biology and Medicine. "Current overview on dental stem cells applications in regenerative dentistry." Stem Save (2025). Current Clinical Applications for Stem Cells]