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rustypc

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• Oct 23, 2013

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Is the requirement that incoming cadets have all braces removed prior to R-Day. I hear conflicting answers. Thanks

 

grevar

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• Oct 23, 2013

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YES, from what I understand you cannot report in with braces. Retainers that you wear at night are permitted.

 

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• Oct 23, 2013

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I would double check on that. I'm pretty sure my roommate 4/c year had braces, but they definitely have to come off before commissioning

 

grevar

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• Oct 23, 2013

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From the c/o 2017 Cadet Handbook / Reporting In instructions:

http://www.cgaalumni.org/s/1043/ima...arents Association/pdfs/2017cadethandbook.pdf

Any active orthodontic treatment must be completed prior to R-Day; retainers are allowable.

 

Objee

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• Oct 23, 2013

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rustypc said:

Is the requirement that incoming cadets have all braces removed prior to R-Day.

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Having braces is a medically disqualifying condition, which is why the Cadet Handbook states active orthodontic treatment must be completed prior to R-Day; however, waivers are occasionally granted when our Chief Dental Officer determines the braces are for medical versus purely cosmetic reasons.