Visiting the Dentist on BMQ...

[gunner10]

Hello,

    I was wondering if they do dentist check ups, and cleanings during bmq(reg force)!?!? For somebody who has not gone to the dentist in a little while for a random check up, should it be ideal to go pay a visit to the dentist before leaving for bmq? Or wait until I get on course to see a dentist. What would worse case senario be if you went to see the dentist on bmq and you had a cavity or needed some major work done, could you get kicked off course?                       

Thanks!

 

[NJL]

being kicked off for having a cavity..lol.. no chance. I haven't gone through/completed BMQ yet, but I've read/been told there is a dentist checkup in like week 5 or 6.. if ya need work done they'll let ya know then..but the work doesn't get done until after bmq and depending on your training schedule (course dates/free time/location) it could be awhile (training is #1), also probably depends on the dental problem.

 

[medicineman]

You will have to see the dentist at one point during basic - when they do it now I have no idea.  Any work that needs to be done will be done when you are posted to where ever for  your Trade Training in all likelihood.

MM

 

[PMedMoe]

On your trades training, and most likely your BMQ, they will only do what absolutely has to be done.  For example, they will not do a cleaning.  If you haven't had one in a long time and don't want to wait (and don't mind paying), I would suggest getting one done before you get in.  When you get to your posting, there may be a long wait.  :
If you have cavities that are not bothering you, wait for BMQ (or later).