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I have had a fear of the dentist for a while now, and my teeth aren't in top shape. A few cavities, nothing rotting or falling out, but not in the best condition. Will i still be able to pass MEPS and get into the army? Please no stupid comments or joking, I just want a knowledgeable answer to help me out. Thanks in advence

2007-06-30 15:49:40 · 15 answers · asked by Kevin C 2 in Politics & Government Military

Thanks for all the answers so far! Exactly what I wanted!!! I was relieved immensely

2007-06-30 16:14:41 · update #1

15 answers

You won't have any problems passing meps, and regaurdless of what everyone else says, they won't fix your teeth in basic unless you're a dental cat 4, so you'd have to have some pretty messed up teeth. If they're causing you pain, you can always go to dental sick call and they'll take care of them. You'll probably have to wait untill you get to your first duty station though, and again unless you're a dental cat 4 or worse, no one is going to track you down and tell you to fix your teeth. Thats somthing you have to manage on your own, getting your cleanings done, getting your cavities taken care of ect.

2007-07-01 08:14:56 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1 0

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2016-12-25 16:48:11 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

Yes. They will clean your teeth and such at your first duty station. No big deal, if they aren't in too bad a shape.

However, unless things have changed, they don't fix your teeth in basic training if you are a reservist. I didn't even get a cleaning, just an X-ray. On active duty they took pretty good care of me though.

2007-06-30 16:03:31 · answer #3 · answered by Chance20_m 5 · 0 0

I knew a guy in basic with some jacked up teeth. I promise you, you're in no worse shape than he was. And, not only will they accept you, any dental problems you have will be fixed by the time you leave basic training, all on the military's dime.

2007-06-30 16:02:50 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0 0

They will take you and give you free dental service.

When I was in Basic Training, a guy in my squad received more dental care in two weeks than he received in his life prior to entering the Army.

I found the dentists and dental technicians in the Army to be very competent. It is not the same as going to a high-priced civilian dentist, but you do get quality care.

2007-06-30 16:08:34 · answer #5 · answered by Mark 7 · 2 0

The Army will take care of your teeth especially if they deploy you. They don't want anyone over there with tooth problems. You should pass MEPS and they should take care of you teeth and correct the problems.

2007-06-30 16:12:26 · answer #6 · answered by Old enough to know 3 · 0 0

yes they have army dentists that will take care of your teeth for you. My husband is in the Airforce and he had a cavity not to long ago and they made him go to the dentist on base and get it fixed, but it's paid for by them. You will be fine and good luck.

2007-06-30 15:54:47 · answer #7 · answered by Barbara 3 · 0 0

The army will fix your teeth. They have a rating system and you can't get out of basic training without a favorable rating. My son was pushed through dental so he could leave basic. Certain ratings also place you into undeployable status. My son went to the dentist for a toothache and the dentist placed him in an undeployable status. He got orders and decided to stay quiet because he is truly someone to be proud of.....

2007-06-30 15:55:26 · answer #8 · answered by freeatlast2200 3 · 0 2

oh yes I would not worry they will take care of your teeth by the time you are done with basic you are going to have a smile trust me they love bad teeth that's how all the dental techs and doc's get there training have fun.

2007-06-30 15:57:20 · answer #9 · answered by Thomas A 2 · 0 0

They may take you, then send you to the Army dentist during basic. I don't think you want to go overseas with teeth that might cause a toothache.

2007-06-30 15:53:55 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 3 0

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