One of the dental companies offering dental stem cells is the BioEden. The Processing Fee is $1,250 and the annual Storage Cost is $120 per year or $17.95 per month. BioEden also offers the option for a family to pay a lump sum fee to cover “One Off Processing and 21 Years of Storage” for $2930.

Auricular cartilage refers to the cartilage of the ear’s auricle, the outermost portion of the ear (what most people refer to when they talk about ears). This cartilage helps maintain the shape of the ear while allowing for flexibility.

The upper cartilage supports the side of the nose. The lower cartilage adds support, width, and height. It helps shape the nostrils and the tip of the nose.

In contrast with ear cartilage, the nasal structures are all made of hyaline cartilage. Hyaline cartilage consists mainly of collagen, in particular type II, and is divided into several zones.

Cartilage is a flexible connective tissue that keeps joint motion fluid by coating the surfaces of the bones in our joints and by cushioning bones against impact.

The severity of gum disease can vary depending on how far the disease has progressed. The earliest stage, known as gingivitis, only causes mild inflammation, and it can be reversed with good oral hygiene and teeth cleanings. The more advanced stage is a chronic condition called periodontitis.

An excess of melanin (the stuff that makes your skin darker) in the body is typically what causes black gums. People with darker skin are much more likely to have black gums because they naturally have more melanin in their bodies.

Bright red, swollen gums that bleed very easily, even during brushing or flossing. A bad taste or persistent mouth odor. White spots or plaques on the gums. Gums that look like they’re pulling away from the teeth.