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Forum : United States Coast Guard Forum : Boot Camp Questions : Cavities
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Last Post 29 Jul 2009 07:43 PM by HeartMyCoastie. 8 Replies.
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27 Jul 2009 04:28 PM
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    I am a civilian working on my OCS package and I had a quick question about cavities. I have hereditary soft teeth and over the years have picked up a few cavities and a chipped tooth (don’t worry it hasn’t messed up my smile!). I’m saving up and having them worked on as I have the money. My question is, will having cavities/chipped teeth hurt me when I go to MEPS or will it hurt my chances at OCS? If not, then when I get selected (keeping a positive attitude) will the CG do what I keep reading about for boot camp? Thanks for your help!
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    27 Jul 2009 05:59 PM
    I passed MEPS several years ago with one childhood cavity. I don't even think they did an oral examination, but I do not recall.
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    27 Jul 2009 06:45 PM
    Hmmm, ok. I have been worried about them. I can't afford to have them done all at once, and I've heard rumors of people not making it through MEPS or being kicked out of Boot for to many cavities. Which I have been looking into enlisting while applying for OCS, so I really want to know if it will hurt my chances to even enlist, much less get into OCS.
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    27 Jul 2009 08:02 PM
    Aloha BCK- there is a CG Dentist that is on this forum quite a bit and he has been really helpful with these types of questions. If you want to send him a PM - his name is
    DrCSK . He is a dentist at Cape May so I'm sure he will have the answers you need. I know he doesn't come on here all the time so be patient.

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    27 Jul 2009 09:36 PM
    As Jkribell pointed out DrCSK will be you best source of info but in the meantime here are the current medical enlistment standards for dental...
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    27 Jul 2009 09:44 PM
    Usually having cavities isnt an issue. If you have more than 10 usually you need to sign a waiver that you agree to stay if your dental work cant be completed within the 8 weeks of boot camp.
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    28 Jul 2009 08:54 AM
    I need to go over to dental in a couple of weeks to get a nice cleaning :(
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    28 Jul 2009 12:05 PM
    oh, ok cool :) no problem ... I plan on staying no matter what! so a little delayed dental work wont kill me. Thanks for the info I'll read the guidelines :)
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    29 Jul 2009 07:43 PM
    My SR had to get his wisdom teeth taken out while in boot camp. They take care of you, Im sure you will be fine :)

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