Teeth issues?

jdAECF · 08-08-2012, 09:58 PM

I know it's probabily on this site (somewhere) but I haven't found the exact info I'm looking for. I'm not worried about having the work done in boot, but I'm wondering if there is a threshold of bad teeth that they will just send someone home.

I've got a few in rough shape, and don't have the time or money to fix them before I leave. What I'm wondering, is of they send people home who have teeth in rough shape? I know a few cavities isn't a problem, but if it's more than that will they even bother?

I'm willing to let them do whatever they want, and I will work hard to show them I'm there to stay. But I was just reading on the military.com forums about a marine who was sent home for her teeth. I'm hoping that was just that marines excuse for not wanting to tough it out.

My main question is - has anyone heard of someone being DQ'd for their teeth in boot camp?

LT Guppy · 08-09-2012, 06:51 AM

My husband had MAJOR dental work done in bootcamp. I think it was something like $30,000 worth of dental work.

But it probably depends on what the issue is.

dixon040 · 08-09-2012, 07:19 AM

From what I've read and asked you'll be fine. Tell take care of you. If MEPS didn't dq you you should be fine.

jdAECF · 08-09-2012, 12:07 PM

It's just some cavities, an a badly broken tooth ( that I really don't mind if they rip out) Its not like I have any cancer or degenerative disorders. Thanks guppy, people with experience in my concerns helps alot ;)

Laworlo · 08-10-2012, 07:56 PM

A buddy of mine had 13 fillings to be done and 2 root canals, plus they pulled out 4 wisdom teeth! He graduated with us.

AO_Davidson · 08-30-2012, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Laworlo

A buddy of mine had 13 fillings to be done and 2 root canals, plus they pulled out 4 wisdom teeth! He graduated with us.

that seriously suck lol but what sucks worse is thats going to be me! stupid candy as a kid screwed me over =/

jdAECF · 08-30-2012, 11:08 PM

Yeah... I'm in for hella dental work. I started this thread wondering if it was something that teu would DQ for.

Boller1986 · 08-12-2012, 05:38 AM

Do not worry I repeat do not worry I had 9 teeth pulled ant three fillins plus a genetic gum disease so whatever your dental issue they will take care of it I just hope ur not afraid of needles

jdAECF · 08-12-2012, 12:36 PM

They don't bother me as much as I thought they did. I had a big problem with dental shots when I was a young teen, actually punched a dentist once. But since then it doesn't bother me too much. Just had a tooth pulled 2 weeks ago and it didn't bother me too much. But my dentist was gorgeous, which helped alot :p

08-08-2012, 09:58 PM	#1
jdAECF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 86 Rep Power: 0	Teeth issues? I know it's probabily on this site (somewhere) but I haven't found the exact info I'm looking for. I'm not worried about having the work done in boot, but I'm wondering if there is a threshold of bad teeth that they will just send someone home. I've got a few in rough shape, and don't have the time or money to fix them before I leave. What I'm wondering, is of they send people home who have teeth in rough shape? I know a few cavities isn't a problem, but if it's more than that will they even bother? I'm willing to let them do whatever they want, and I will work hard to show them I'm there to stay. But I was just reading on the military.com forums about a marine who was sent home for her teeth. I'm hoping that was just that marines excuse for not wanting to tough it out. My main question is - has anyone heard of someone being DQ'd for their teeth in boot camp?

08-09-2012, 06:51 AM	#2
LT Guppy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 2,858 Rep Power: 0	My husband had MAJOR dental work done in bootcamp. I think it was something like $30,000 worth of dental work. But it probably depends on what the issue is.

08-09-2012, 07:19 AM	#3
dixon040 Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: ashaway rhoad island Posts: 88 Rep Power: 0	From what I've read and asked you'll be fine. Tell take care of you. If MEPS didn't dq you you should be fine.

08-09-2012, 12:07 PM	#4
jdAECF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 86 Rep Power: 0	It's just some cavities, an a badly broken tooth ( that I really don't mind if they rip out) Its not like I have any cancer or degenerative disorders. Thanks guppy, people with experience in my concerns helps alot ;)

08-10-2012, 07:56 PM	#5
Laworlo Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Diego, California Posts: 322 Rep Power: 0	A buddy of mine had 13 fillings to be done and 2 root canals, plus they pulled out 4 wisdom teeth! He graduated with us.

08-30-2012, 11:08 PM	#7
jdAECF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 86 Rep Power: 0	Yeah... I'm in for hella dental work. I started this thread wondering if it was something that teu would DQ for.

08-12-2012, 05:38 AM	#8
Boller1986 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greensboro NC Posts: 15 Rep Power: 0	Do not worry I repeat do not worry I had 9 teeth pulled ant three fillins plus a genetic gum disease so whatever your dental issue they will take care of it I just hope ur not afraid of needles

08-12-2012, 12:36 PM	#9
jdAECF Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 86 Rep Power: 0	They don't bother me as much as I thought they did. I had a big problem with dental shots when I was a young teen, actually punched a dentist once. But since then it doesn't bother me too much. Just had a tooth pulled 2 weeks ago and it didn't bother me too much. But my dentist was gorgeous, which helped alot :p