are they really gonna pull my wisdom tooth in the bootcamp?
if yes, is this free or they gonna deduct it on my first paycheck?
2007-08-13 19:17:25 · 9 answers · asked by "rhudolp" 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It's free. And yes, they do pull your wisdom teeth if the navy dentist determines it is necessary. I had three of my four wisdom teeth pulled out during Navy boot camp. It was right in the middle of basic training and I got two days of welcome bed rest while everyone else in my unit was out marching on the hot concrete.
2007-08-13 19:27:59 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes if it's necessary. It is free. I already had my pulled long before I even considered the Navy as a Career but there were a few in my division in bootcamp that had theirs done. At least you get Sick in quarters (S.I.Q.) for a few days. If I'm not mistaken meals are brought to you as well. Not a bad deal since sleep during training is few and far between.
2007-08-13 20:50:46 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If your wisdom teeth have to come out, they will do it in boot camp. The Navy prefers to have any dental surgey done before you transfer to the fleet.
All medical procedures done on Navy personnel at their medical facilities are free of charge.
I had my wisdom teeth pulled in boot camp in 1987. Aside from the two days of bed rest, I was able to skip going through the gas chamber.
2007-08-14 05:28:27 · answer #3 · answered by wichitaor1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably yes. the Military is allergic to wisdom teeth it seems.. even if you have never had a single minute's trouble with them. and no it doesn't cost you anything.
2007-08-14 01:51:35 · answer #4 · answered by Mrsjvb 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you having problems with it? If so, they will pull it and no they won't charge you for it. Medical and dental are both free to service members.
2007-08-13 19:28:44 · answer #5 · answered by Sgt Little Keefe 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was there, yes, even the ones that weren't bothering me. And it's free.
2007-08-13 20:17:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They won't do it in basic. They probably won't until you get to your first duty station. When you get them yanked, you can't do anything for a week, so they tend not to in training.
2007-08-13 19:48:12 · answer #7 · answered by DOOM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
if it is causing problems they will pull it and it is free to you
2007-08-13 19:52:21 · answer #8 · answered by tap158 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is free
2007-08-13 19:23:40 · answer #9 · answered by King Of Battle 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋