When should I enroll?

Store-A-Tooth strongly recommends that the tooth or teeth are professionally removed or extracted by a dentist and promptly placed into our sterile tooth transportation device for shipment to our lab. We recommend enrolling well in advance of when the tooth may come out so you have plenty of time to get our kit and prepare for collecting the tooth or teeth — whether for a loose baby tooth, for wisdom teeth, or for other teeth scheduled for extraction.

Is my personal information kept confidential?

Yes. Store-A-Tooth maintains strict confidentiality of all information.

How much does it cost?

There are two pricing options for Store-A-Tooth.

• The Store-A-Tooth service is $649 for tooth collection and processing. In addition, it is $120 per year to keep the tissue cryopreserved.
• We also offer a 20-year plan for a one-time fee of $2399. The benefits of this plan include:
  • A savings of over 25% on storage vs. paying the annual fee.
  • One free Culture Cell Service upgrade.

Both options enable you to a 15% discount on a subsequent sample, e.g. if you choose to bank more than one baby tooth sample or if you wish to preserve stem cells from wisdom teeth years after storing a baby tooth.

Does insurance cover this service?

Not yet, to our knowledge. However, for other stem cells such as umbilical cord stem cells, some insurers and state Medicaid programs increasingly cover cord blood banking if a close family member needs it. By analogy, as the field develops, we anticipate insurers may cover dental stem cell banking, regardless of family medical history.

Is there anything special I need to tell my dentist?

Ask your dentist if he or she offers Store-A-Tooth. If not, please email us or call us toll-free at 1-877-867-5753, or ask your dentist to contact us. We will work directly with your dentist's office to provide all needed materials and instructions.

Will my dentist know how to collect the cells?

Many dental offices are already equipped and ready to provide Store-A-Tooth, but any dentist who can extract teeth can collect teeth for banking with Store-A-Tooth.

It is best if dentists not currently working with Store-A-Tooth are contacted in advance of your arrival. If your dentist or oral surgeon is not currently equipped to provide Store-A-Tooth, please contact us call us toll free at 1-877-867-5753 or email us and we will coordinate with their office to answer any questions they may have.