Is it good to take home an extracted tooth?

Strictly speaking, the extracted teeth cannot be taken home because they are medical waste and need to be pooled and disposed of by the hospital. Moreover, the extracted teeth may carry germs and cause other infections and infections, so it is better not to take them away. And according to the relevant laws in China, the extracted teeth carry personal genetic material inside and cannot be given to individuals. However, the clinical management of the extracted tooth is not strict at present. If the patient wants to take it away and wants to make a souvenir, he/she can explain to the doctor and the doctor will usually agree. However, the tooth needs to be cleaned and decontaminated before it can be taken home from the hospital.