Cosmetics at West Point

PFC Turner

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Hey guys, quick post. Just wondering if the academy offered any kind of eye surgeries or if cadets could pursue orthodontist treatment either independently or through the academy. Thanks
 
After cow commitment, there will be a brief about corrective eye surgery and you can begin the process to see if you qualify. If the WP dentist deems orthodontics necessary, you will be referred.
 
I don't think I would call either of those things cosmetic, or even cosmetic procedures.
 
I don't think I would call either of those things cosmetic, or even cosmetic procedures.
Actually both of those are considered cosmetic the vast majority of the time in adults.

Refractive eye surgery is cosmetic 99% of the time. The military does it because of the benefits provided in an operational setting. Orthodontic treatment is cosmetic unless it is correcting a functional problem, which isn't very common in adults.
 
And just realized I didn't even answer OP's question.

Yes, you can get refractive surgery at West Point. The orthodontic treatment will only be provided if medically necessary.
 
What if you have a problem like TMJ and need jaw surgery? Would they pay for that? Also, what about getting dental implants if you have missing teeth?
 
What if you have a problem like TMJ and need jaw surgery? Would they pay for that? Also, what about getting dental implants if you have missing teeth?

I don't know about USMA, but I imagine it would be similar to the Coast Guard Academy which states the following as a DQ:

Dental: History of TMJ. Candidates must have sufficient teeth, natural or artificial, in functional occlusion to ensure satisfactory incision and mastication. Five or more teeth with multi-surface caries must be corrected prior to arrival. Current orthodontic appliances for continued treatment are disqualifying. Retainer appliances are permissible, provided all active orthodontic treatment has been satisfactorily completed

source: http://www.cga.edu/admissions2.aspx?id=83
 
What if you have a problem like TMJ and need jaw surgery? Would they pay for that? Also, what about getting dental implants if you have missing teeth?

There is a difference between things that are present prior to arriving for which one would need medical waivers or possibly be disqualified from enrolling AND those things that come up while already in. If these things occur AFTER your arrival to WP or any of the services your health will be taken care of.
 
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