Would having my wisdom teeth removed a couple of months before BCT interfere with my shipping?

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 22:59:43 -0400

Question for anyone who has had a similar experience or may have some insight. If someones wisdom teeth were bothering them and They were to have them removed a couple of months before their ship date, would this interfere with them shipping?

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Aug 28 at 2019 12:53 AM

CSM Charles Hayden — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 00:53:21 -0400

You might have some discolored tissue on your throat. That will soon disappear. If anyone comments about you having ‘Hickeys’, just tell them you have a new girlfriend and she is — — — !!

Response by CW4 Craig Urban made Aug 28 at 2019 7:48 AM

CW4 Craig Urban — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:48:01 -0400

Take them out yourself.

Response by CSM William Everroad made Aug 28 at 2019 7:53 AM

CSM William Everroad — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 07:53:02 -0400

PV2 Private RallyPoint Member I would ask the recruiter or MEPS. I have had Soldiers have their wisdom teeth pulled and they are returned to duty after 3 days. Even had a few have them pulled right before a deployment.

Response by SGT Morrison (Mike) Hogwood made Aug 28 at 2019 9:44 AM

SGT Morrison (Mike) Hogwood — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 09:44:58 -0400

Your Question states a couple of month's prior to going to BCT,Unless they botch it up,which i doubt,you should have no problems,the last thing you want to do is go to BCT and they flair up and you loose valuable training and could be a recycle and have to be extended for BCT,eventually the Army is going to get them out.Good Luck in BCT

Response by LTC Private RallyPoint Member made Aug 28 at 2019 2:51 PM

LTC Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 14:51:24 -0400

It would be incredibly rare for a complication to affect you more than 30 days out after wisdom teeth extraction. From a medical provider's perspective, it is one less complication to deal with down the road if they are impacted.