Dental Question

[LazersGoPEWPEW]

So I went down to Pensacola NAS today and got my physical done and the gracious dentist told me that I wasn't qualified until I got my wisdom teeth out and then he added this (paraphrased) "well I'm not really sure they'd ever be a problem but it could be so you're gonna need to get those removed."

Well, the issue for me is that I'm not covered under any type of insurance and to have them removed would probably cost about a 1000 bucks of which I can't just use up. So if anyone has any advice on what I should do whether that be trying to get a second opinion from another dentist or just taking the hit and getting them out. It's not a big deal to have them out, it's just that I can't really afford it. Otherwise though it was a great day. Passed everything else with flying colors.

 

[LivinMyDream]

Plenty of SNA's in the A-Pool had their wisdom teeth yanked out while waiting to class up. Unless the rules have changed, your wisdom teeth shouldn't be a problem for you come selection time. Just expect a little harsh dental work prior to API.

 

[firefriendly]

Just wait, you'll get them yanked in the last couple weeks of OCS and you'll get a few days SIQ.

 

[Picaroon]

I have mine in still and my dentist said they came in just fine, so as long as I brush back there I shouldn't have any problems. They're just more teeth. I hate this culture of dentistry that says we can't have teeth that we naturally grow in.

Is this the same as you, Lazers? Are you saying that they force you to have them removed? And what physical was this... MEPS?

 

[LazersGoPEWPEW]

I can do that? I mean my recruiter is telling me that she doesn't think I can submit until they're out. Sigh. Confusing.

Picaroon: He said I would only be dentally qualified when I had my 3rd molars removed. I mean he didn't give much in the way of specifics. Not MEPS. I didn't have to goto MEPS because I went to PNAS instead to do my medical stuff. It really seems trivial since they've been there for years and haven't caused me any trouble at all yet. I've also never had a cavity in my life. I don't know. I'm not sure what I actually can do about it. Seems like I won't be able to get to the board with them in.

 

[statesman]

You could always try and find a study for medication. I got mine out a few years back and got paid 600 bucks.

 

[firefriendly]

I can do that?

Yes. If the Navy wants them out, they'll eventually do it for you. We had about 5 in our class down in the 11th week from wisdom teeth removal.

 

[Picaroon]

Picaroon: He said I would only be dentally qualified when I had my 3rd molars removed. I mean he didn't give much in the way of specifics. Not MEPS. I didn't have to goto MEPS because I went to PNAS instead to do my medical stuff. It really seems trivial since they've been there for years and haven't caused me any trouble at all yet. I've also never had a cavity in my life. I don't know. I'm not sure what I actually can do about it. Seems like I won't be able to get to the board with them in.

That sucks dude. At MEPS they didn't even check... I'm going to be really fvcking pissed if they want to take my wisdom teeth. I've always had good teeth and never had an issue.

I'll sign away pretty much anything they want me to, but I'll be damned if they're going to touch my teeth without a fight.

 

[LazersGoPEWPEW]

I suppose I'll have to shoot an email to my recruiter to see what we can do. If I can delay getting them out that would be great.

 

[Schnugg]

Do it yourself....

 

[Gatordev]

I suppose I'll have to shoot an email to my recruiter to see what we can do. If I can delay getting them out that would be great.

I know you're stuck dealing w/ your recruiter, but...

Did you go to the Clinic at NASP or NAMI? If it's the Clinic, it's not the doc's job to determine if you're qualified. Either they need to come out, or there's not a problem. By the same token, you can submit an app with a 1.86 GPA. You probably aren't going to get picked up (and wind up some mod on a website after wasting 4 years of your life at some school on a river...zing!), but technically, no one really can stop you from applying.

At least that's my take. Maybe Wink has some more relevant info.

 

[LazersGoPEWPEW]

I went to Branch Dental and Medical right across from the gym and that starbucks. They had some other guys (students and pilots) getting flight physicals and such.

 

[Slammer2]

At my flight physical in Pensacola, I got cleared for the physical but he told me mine would probably end up coming out. I guess I'll be expecting to get those out before API then

 

[BACONATOR]

I went to Branch Dental and Medical right across from the gym and that starbucks. They had some other guys (students and pilots) getting flight physicals and such.

Branch =/= NAMI. I wouldn't worry about what they say....

 

[LazersGoPEWPEW]

Well what should I tell my recruiter since they're the one who controls whether my package gets submitted?