Wisdom Teeth

Bossnutz · 10-05-2012, 11:01 AM

You remind me of my roommate at MEPS. He dropped out because he had to give a blood sample.
Not trying to be mean but MAN UP! The military isn't designed for scarey ppl, actually ive seen way too many of them in my DEP meetings. Maybe its because im a little older but still c'mon, how can you fight for your country and be scared of a tooth.

AnnaGB · 10-05-2012, 12:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossnutz

You remind me of my roommate at MEPS. He dropped out because he had to give a blood sample.
Not trying to be mean but MAN UP! The military isn't designed for scarey ppl, actually ive seen way too many of them in my DEP meetings. Maybe its because im a little older but still c'mon, how can you fight for your country and be scared of a tooth.

Everybody has fears. I would never drop out because I'm afraid of having my wisdom teeth taken out. The point of this forum is to ask questions about any concerns or things you don't know about. There is nothing wrong with me wanting to have my questions answered. I had no problems at MEPS. Thanks though.

To everybody else, thank you. It is more reassuring to have people tell me that yes, I will probably be awake, but really it isn't that bad than to have someone tell me I'm not good enough to fight for my country.

Bossnutz · 10-05-2012, 01:25 PM

Didn't mean to upset u. I forgot to mention that I have to get all 4 wisdom teeth pulled, plus im afraid of heights lol. Your post just reminded me of my roommate and I assumed you didnt want to join because of your teeth. Im sure you'll be fine without gas, we all feel like a sense of accomplishment once we conquer our fears. Good luck man

AnnaGB · 10-05-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Bossnutz

Didn't mean to upset u. I forgot to mention that I have to get all 4 wisdom teeth pulled, plus im afraid of heights lol. Your post just reminded me of my roommate and I assumed you didnt want to join because of your teeth. Im sure you'll be fine without gas, we all feel like a sense of accomplishment once we conquer our fears. Good luck man

It's ok. In all reality 20 years from now I highly doubt my life will be shaped by me getting my wisdom teeth taken out, it's just something that worries me now. Oh, and I'm not a "man" I am a proud navy female :P

JaxSailor22 · 10-06-2012, 09:17 AM

Some misinformation and conjecture floating around on this thread. I graduated in July and had all four of my wisdom teeth removed. Before anything is done you will receive a comprehensive exam and you will be told what your situation is. Some people will not have any teeth removed. Some will have one or two, and some will have all wisdom teeth removed. In almost all cases you will be given a local anesthetic to numb the area to be operated on. I've never heard of anyone getting gas, and you will only be put completely under in extreme circumstances. Two guys in my div. were put under because they were older ( around 30) and their teeth had a bit more complications than everyone else. The surgery is quick and your recovery will be just as quick, you'll be just fine. Good luck and see you in the fleet!

Deegy15 · 10-06-2012, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by JaxSailor22

The surgery is quick and your recovery will be just as quick, you'll be just fine. Good luck and see you in the fleet!

this thing kills me lol.
all 4 of mines might needed to remove ..

my recruiter told me aswell
that ..if im going to do it before bootcamp
they will have alot of bs will be needed like "paper works" , medical history ...blah balh stufffs lol
and hey man..its free at the bootcamp!

AnnaGB · 10-06-2012, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by JaxSailor22

Some misinformation and conjecture floating around on this thread. I graduated in July and had all four of my wisdom teeth removed. Before anything is done you will receive a comprehensive exam and you will be told what your situation is. Some people will not have any teeth removed. Some will have one or two, and some will have all wisdom teeth removed. In almost all cases you will be given a local anesthetic to numb the area to be operated on. I've never heard of anyone getting gas, and you will only be put completely under in extreme circumstances. Two guys in my div. were put under because they were older ( around 30) and their teeth had a bit more complications than everyone else. The surgery is quick and your recovery will be just as quick, you'll be just fine. Good luck and see you in the fleet!

Ok this is very helpful! Ha, this is the reassurance I have been looking for! I've just been afraid of some horror story dentist perched over me with a hammer and some pliers and laughing menacingly. It's good to know that they will at least talk to us about what's going on before they do it. Ha!

USNavsailor · 10-06-2012, 10:16 PM

Short and sweet:

If your wisdom teeth haven't grown in at all they won't cut them out of your face.. If they are out, you will get them pulled. They don't put you to sleep, they numb you up real good, put a towel over your eyes and pull them. It's really not that bad I had 3 pulled. They send you on your way and you get 2 SIQ days and an LLD day on medication .. It wasn't as bad as people talk it up to be!

10-05-2012, 11:01 AM	#1
Bossnutz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TN Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	You remind me of my roommate at MEPS. He dropped out because he had to give a blood sample. Not trying to be mean but MAN UP! The military isn't designed for scarey ppl, actually ive seen way too many of them in my DEP meetings. Maybe its because im a little older but still c'mon, how can you fight for your country and be scared of a tooth.

10-05-2012, 01:25 PM	#3
Bossnutz Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: TN Posts: 35 Rep Power: 0	Didn't mean to upset u. I forgot to mention that I have to get all 4 wisdom teeth pulled, plus im afraid of heights lol. Your post just reminded me of my roommate and I assumed you didnt want to join because of your teeth. Im sure you'll be fine without gas, we all feel like a sense of accomplishment once we conquer our fears. Good luck man

10-06-2012, 09:17 AM	#5
JaxSailor22 Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Coronado, CA Posts: 61 Rep Power: 0	Some misinformation and conjecture floating around on this thread. I graduated in July and had all four of my wisdom teeth removed. Before anything is done you will receive a comprehensive exam and you will be told what your situation is. Some people will not have any teeth removed. Some will have one or two, and some will have all wisdom teeth removed. In almost all cases you will be given a local anesthetic to numb the area to be operated on. I've never heard of anyone getting gas, and you will only be put completely under in extreme circumstances. Two guys in my div. were put under because they were older ( around 30) and their teeth had a bit more complications than everyone else. The surgery is quick and your recovery will be just as quick, you'll be just fine. Good luck and see you in the fleet!

10-06-2012, 10:16 PM	#8
USNavsailor Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Florida keys Posts: 60 Rep Power: 0	Short and sweet: If your wisdom teeth haven't grown in at all they won't cut them out of your face.. If they are out, you will get them pulled. They don't put you to sleep, they numb you up real good, put a towel over your eyes and pull them. It's really not that bad I had 3 pulled. They send you on your way and you get 2 SIQ days and an LLD day on medication .. It wasn't as bad as people talk it up to be!