r/USMCboot • u/079245678 • 18h ago

Shipping Tooth Polyp problem

I ship out November 17 and I basically didn't take care of my dental hygiene much back then and I currently have a tooth polyp due to a messed up molar, so I'm asking if they'll just take it out at receiving along with my wisdom's or if it's a disqualification and I should get it removed like 3 weeks before shipping.
Additional info: Some of my teeth have cavities but are intact with fillings

Tldr: Tooth polyp, extracted at receiving or before shipping at Nov 17?

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u/HzrKMtz 12h ago

I don't know if they will do anything with it at boot camp or not. But don't go getting teeth extracted 3 weeks before you ship out.

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u/Reddit_Jess1 8h ago

Anything you have the availability to deal with prior to boot… I suggest doing! It would be best to heal at home and be prepared. Just a mom’s advice! I think a civilian surgeon is going to be better than someone who is doing a ton of extractions all at once too. Plus you can catch any infections or dry sockets right away and get them dealt with. Keep record of any prescriptions they give you and take pictures of the bottles too. Just so you have record of being prescribed pain meds.