Post-Appointment Class of 2027 Hangout: PTR, I-Day, What To Bring, Leave Periods…all that endless new stuff

[USMCfam]

My dentist recently told me it’s about time to get my wisdom teeth removed. Shoukd I do this before plebe summer? My counselor told me to contact dodmerb and that the recovery could potential pose an issue on my admission and acceptance on I day. With only a month and a half away, should I try and get them removed?

No, wisdom teeth removal needs to be done a minimum of 8 weeks before I-Day. It will happen while at USNA. It’s part of the process for anyone who still has them.

 

[justdoit19]

My dentist recently told me it’s about time to get my wisdom teeth removed. Shoukd I do this before plebe summer? My counselor told me to contact dodmerb and that the recovery could potential pose an issue on my admission and acceptance on I day. With only a month and a half away, should I try and get them removed?

Doing so would require you to update your medical history. Any changes to DODMERB medical history are required to be reported. As instructed. This is a surgical procedure (that’s not without risks, BTW). Which *could* put you into a mando ‘time from’ holding period. Idk. I’m not medical/DODMERB.

Wisdom teeth removal is common at USNA. Don’t know your particular medical need to have them removed (and don’t need to), but don’t proceed on the advice here. Doing so could put you at risk for a medical DQ.

EDIT: follow your instructions TY @Light8004

 

[Light8004]

My dentist recently told me it’s about time to get my wisdom teeth removed. Shoukd I do this before plebe summer? My counselor told me to contact dodmerb and that the recovery could potential pose an issue on my admission and acceptance on I day. With only a month and a half away, should I try and get them removed?

Per the "Important Information for the Class of 2027" document on the PTR website -

"USNA has an exceptional Dental Department that will provide all general and specialty dental care required during your four
years at the Academy. It is strongly suggested however, that each prospective Midshipman have a complete dental examination
performed by his/her family dentist prior to reporting, in order to have any acute dental conditions addressed prior to reporting.
Examples of acute dental conditions include any cavities or tooth decay that require restoration and extraction of any wisdom teeth
that are indicated for extraction. Candidates to U.S. Service Academies that have been advised by their dental provider to have their
wisdom teeth removed, would be wise to follow that advice. Ideally, it should be done to allow 8 weeks for healing and to recover
from any potential complications a candidate may experience. Prospective Midshipmen who arrive on I-Day with symptoms from
their wisdom teeth or with complications from wisdom teeth extractions “may” be denied admission."

Document link: https://www.usna.edu/PermitToReport/5-1_Important_Info_Booklet.pdf

 

[Jganor]

My dentist recently told me it’s about time to get my wisdom teeth removed. Shoukd I do this before plebe summer? My counselor told me to contact dodmerb and that the recovery could potential pose an issue on my admission and acceptance on I day. With only a month and a half away, should I try and get them removed?

Done now, they specifically mention it in one of the forms / instructions.

 

[Capt MJ]

Per the "Important Information for the Class of 2027" document on the PTR website -

"USNA has an exceptional Dental Department that will provide all general and specialty dental care required during your four
years at the Academy. It is strongly suggested however, that each prospective Midshipman have a complete dental examination
performed by his/her family dentist prior to reporting, in order to have any acute dental conditions addressed prior to reporting.
Examples of acute dental conditions include any cavities or tooth decay that require restoration and extraction of any wisdom teeth
that are indicated for extraction. Candidates to U.S. Service Academies that have been advised by their dental provider to have their
wisdom teeth removed, would be wise to follow that advice. Ideally, it should be done to allow 8 weeks for healing and to recover
from any potential complications a candidate may experience. Prospective Midshipmen who arrive on I-Day with symptoms from
their wisdom teeth or with complications from wisdom teeth extractions “may” be denied admission."

Document link: https://www.usna.edu/PermitToReport/5-1_Important_Info_Booklet.pdf

The PTR rules!

 

[LoonWatch2027]

Done now, they specifically mention it in one of the forms / instructions.

Thank you all, I’ll scheldue it as soon as possible and email dodmerb tonight so I’m in the threshold

 

[A1Janitor]

My son had his wisdom teeth pulled a few months ago at the Academy. They were very good.

He was happy because he got a day off.

 

[justdoit19]

And, not every HAS to have them removed. If readers are thinking that. My Mids do not need removal, per USNA dental.

 

[Capt MJ]

Hello all, I have a question about the "personal Swearing In" on IDay. A family friend, USNA alumni, said he would like to come down to Annapolis to do this for me. My mom wanted me to ask if there is something that we should give the person doing the swearing in. She wants to show her appreciation and would like to have any inside thoughts as we are not a military family and don't really know how these things work.

You can show your appreciation for what this person is doing with a handwritten note of appreciation for the time, effort and expense of doing this for you, expressing what it means to you as you start your military life. You could include something like a token Starbucks gift card or a Visa gift card if they are driving a distance or spending the night, or a small framed photo of the path-taking. As a grad, they can buy whatever they want at the Mid Store. so I didn’t think you need to ask your parents to get anything there. These days, a handwritten note from an individual shows thoughtfulness and grace, and is unique to you.

 

[severn]

My dentist recently told me it’s about time to get my wisdom teeth removed. Shoukd I do this before plebe summer? My counselor told me to contact dodmerb and that the recovery could potential pose an issue on my admission and acceptancefi on I day. With only a month and a half away, should I try and get them removed?

High Risk. Don't do it.
Risk Analysis:

Risk is the gap between Mission and Resources.

Mission. Successfully report to Iday and start PS. Fulfilling dream of attending USNA.

Resources. Healthy / Fit Body. Medically qualified.

Any medical procedure can reduce your resources. Complications can happen and threaten your resources. If Iday is 6 months away, then it's low risk. Seven weeks away is extremely high risk.

 

[WT Door]

My dentist recently told me it’s about time to get my wisdom teeth removed. Shoukd I do this before plebe summer? My counselor told me to contact dodmerb and that the recovery could potential pose an issue on my admission and acceptance on I day. With only a month and a half away, should I try and get them removed?

Some questions here. Are your wisdom teeth bothering you? Are the teeth impacted? Do you think they'll bother you in the coming months? If not, I wouldn't do it (by the way, I don't like dental appointments). You'll save your parents a dental bill and the Navy will do it for free when the time comes. In the mean time, make sure you continue to brush and floss. Good luck.

 

[navy27hopeful]

Any opinion on trying to send one of those beaded heating pads in a care package for sore muscles/menstrual cramps? Guessing probably not but thought to try. I know there's no access to a microwave over PS but could be put in a ziplock and heated in the shower.

 

[USNAhopeful2025]

@severn Plebe Hack? Bronchitis kind of cough? Can they ask for meds from Brigade Medical? Can we send them meds?

My dentist recently told me it’s about time to get my wisdom teeth removed. Shoukd I do this before plebe summer? My counselor told me to contact dodmerb and that the recovery could potential pose an issue on my admission and acceptance on I day. With only a month and a half away, should I try and get them removed?

I would wait but that is just me with 3 kids who had wisdom teeth out and none of them felt like they could run until many weeks after - some people heal great and fast - others dont - the other option is they do it at USNA....I just would be worried you get dry sockets, which one of my kids got and was in out of the surgeons office every 5 days getting them packed - she could not run for about 4 weeks. also you will have to let DODMERB know you are doing this. my youngster had hers out Thanksgiving of her senior year in high school - we had to let DODMERB know bc she was already done with medical.

 

[USNAhopeful2025]

Any opinion on trying to send one of those beaded heating pads in a care package for sore muscles/menstrual cramps? Guessing probably not but thought to try. I know there's no access to a microwave over PS but could be put in a ziplock and heated in the shower.

I dont think that would be permitted! they can take some advil for muscle/menstrual cramps.......if you want to talk more detail about the "girl"stuff feel free to PM me......

 

[Heatherg21]

In regards to getting on the yard, last week I watched security turn down several people who had expired state IDs. Make sure all in your party have a current one.

2/C DS has 1 wisdom tooth that has been raising its ugly head for a bit. BMU Dental is advising he wait since it isn't an issue now (summer trainings, internship, leave are all something he isn't willing to risk).

The dental care he has had at BMU has been the best he has ever had. He hated the dentist before, experienced pain. Now, he says he practically naps through the appointments. The only struggle is getting scheduled (lots of mids need care) and making the time in his day for the appointments.

Also, I second @Capt MJ in regards to the handwritten note (re personal swearing in). I have kept every note my students ever wrote me. They are priceless. It's a courtesy that is getting forgotten. My DS and DD were raised to send hand written thank you notes and do so to this day .

 

[Crewcap05]

You can show your appreciation for what this person is doing with a handwritten note of appreciation for the time, effort and expense of doing this for you, expressing what it means to you as you start your military life. You could include something like a token Starbucks gift card or a Visa gift card if they are driving a distance or spending the night, or a small framed photo of the path-taking. As a grad, they can buy whatever they want at the Mid Store. so I didn’t think you need to ask your parents to get anything there. These days, a handwritten note from an individual shows thoughtfulness and grace, and is unique to you.

Thank you!

 

[WT Door]

You can show your appreciation for what this person is doing with a handwritten note of appreciation for the time, effort and expense of doing this for you, expressing what it means to you as you start your military life. You could include something like a token Starbucks gift card or a Visa gift card if they are driving a distance or spending the night, or a small framed photo of the path-taking. As a grad, they can buy whatever they want at the Mid Store. so I didn’t think you need to ask your parents to get anything there. These days, a handwritten note from an individual shows thoughtfulness and grace, and is unique to you.

^^^^^^^^^^ The bold print - A thousand times over and to the nth degree for all those getting ready for I-day and beyond. Appointees, someone has helped you along the way. An educator, coach or maybe just a well wisher. Here's a story I'd like to share. During Commisioning Week at the Superintendent's reception, more than awhile ago, I met the father of the family my son spent spring break with in North Carolina. I mentioned that my son enjoyed his stay and that he had talked about the visit fondly. The father said that it was nice meeting his son's classmates. He then told me that I had a "good" son because he had sent a nice thank you note to the family. In the same breath he said, "he was the only one in the group that did." Thank you notes show class and appreciation. Ditch the texts and do it with style. Write a hand written note now and during those special times in the future. You'll have many opportunities.

 

[8th Wing Refugee]

My dentist recently told me it’s about time to get my wisdom teeth removed. Shoukd I do this before plebe summer? My counselor told me to contact dodmerb and that the recovery could potential pose an issue on my admission and acceptance on I day. With only a month and a half away, should I try and get them removed?

Not trying to offend anyone in the Dental Corps or at USNA, but I had mine out at NAPS and it was the worst dental experience of my life. Fortunately we had a prior enlisted DT in my company, so he took care of me afterwards. Get it done now.

 

[A1Janitor]

Not trying to offend anyone in the Dental Corps or at USNA, but I had mine out at NAPS and it was the worst dental experience of my life. Fortunately we had a prior enlisted DT in my company, so he took care of me afterwards. Get it done now.

You also have to remember dental procedures affect everybody differently.

For instance - If you get a tooth pulled with an infection - it is horrible.

I have had several pulled by the same doctor - usually great. Once was more like torture.

 

[LT360]

Posted on another thread but worth a post here as well...For all those P2B families...reach out to your local Parents clubs to get engaged (checkout the USNA website for directory, search for Facebook pages, etc). Most clubs host summer send off picnics prior to I-day and then offer support throughout the year.

Unfortunately, the USNA does NOT provide P2B information to Parents club prior to I-Day so there is no way for parents clubs to reach out directly.