If not braces, would they allow invisalign?
2007-03-02 02:47:37 · 12 answers · asked by World Expert 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Well, it's just because I used to have braces as a kid but now my teeth shifted a bit, but not bad or anything.
It seems everyone has a different answer. I'm wondering if there are any sources on the net that would tell me this information. I've looked but can't find. Is there any sources supporting or denying braces in the military?
2007-03-02 03:42:09 · update #1
lol blitzhund....
2007-03-02 04:42:05 · update #2
They do allow braces on active duty as well as invisalign. The problem is getting them in the first place. You have to be non-deployable for the duration of braces and that is very hard to do given the state of world affairs. If you really want them I advise trying to get assigned to a fairly large post overseas or virtually any stateside assignment if you can. It is easier to get braces if the base employs a full-time orthodontist as opposed to sending you off-post for the treatment especially if you are in the middle of nowhere Korea your chances are slim. Keep in mind that the children of servicemembers are first on the priority list compared with active duty members, but that still shouldn't keep you from them over the long term. One of the people I worked with in Germany managed to get them for free. Good Luck.
2007-03-02 02:58:27 · answer #1 · answered by SL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No i've talked to my recruiter and my brotehr who is in the army right now because I need braces and was planning on getting them after basic.
They both said thatthese rumors about not being able to have braces are untrue, if you were non deployable because you had braces than everyone who didnt want to go to Iraq would just go get braces.
There are 4 catagories for braces, 1,2,3,4. 4 being undeployable but your sh*t has to be messed up to get like that.
I joined the army airborne artillary and they have no problem with me getting braces once im in. Keep in mind though if you are getting them while your in that they will only give you braces if absolutely necessary, a few crooked teeth ain't getting you nothing it has to be a NEED not a want. If you still want them you can go to an off-base facility and they will pay for part but not all of it.
2007-03-02 04:41:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, you cannot enter the military with braces of any sort but some, very few, exceptions are made for certain shore duty billets and then it is still up to the command dentist to decide based on need and how long they will be needed to fix the problem. You cannot deploy with braces either.
2007-03-02 03:29:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SL got it right... back in 1985, our wing Intel Officer had braces... she was very cute and got alot of ribbing for having braces at the age of 25.
2007-03-02 03:19:54 · answer #4 · answered by mariner31 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can have braces while on active duty but NOT when you leave to Basic. Once in the fleet you can get them.
2007-03-02 08:23:01 · answer #5 · answered by juan68701 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The DoD placed out a moratorium permitting for it to be performed on a one time foundation to rejoice the completed repeal of DADT. even as I see your element and easily believe it, i assume some hundred years of bigotry and double criteria deserved a spoil for a minute.
2016-11-27 00:07:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, however not during basic and AIT, and if you get them while on active duty you will be non deployable, or be in an area where proper medical care for your condition is existant.
2007-03-02 03:29:10 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can wear braces in the military. In fact, they will put them in you for free.
2007-03-02 03:57:59 · answer #8 · answered by Curtis B 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No and No.
2007-03-02 02:56:13 · answer #9 · answered by Blitzhund 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, you can, but like was stated, you have to be non deployable. the Marine across the street from me has them.. but again, his full time job is going to NPS, so he is non deployable.
2007-03-02 03:13:36 · answer #10 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋