Can you have braces while in the military?
Having braces will medically disqualify you for active duty service. What is this? However, if you can finish up your orthodontic care before swearing-in, you can finish your treatment plan while in the process of enlisting. In some cases, the military might deem braces are medically necessary and even pay for them.
Can I have braces in the Air Force?
Many patients ask if braces are covered by the Air Force. Unfortunately, the Air Force Dental Corps isn’t staffed nor funded to routinely provide braces or other orthodontic treatment. Military members may pursue orthodontic treatment through a civilian provider at their own expense once approved by the dental clinic.
Can you get deployed with braces?
Individuals with orthodontic equipment require a waiver to deploy. Waiver requests to deploy should include a current evaluation by their treating orthodontic provider and include a statement that wires with neutral force are in place.
Can you have braces in the military after basic training?
In most cases, you can wear braces while in the military, depending on deployment and assignment. However, you cannot go to your initial training while wearing braces. Therefore, you will need to have the braces removed before you ship off to boot camp or basic training.
Why can’t you have braces in the military?
Because braces are considered a medical treatment, the military would not allow you to join while the treatment was being done, as they would then have to be responsible for the follow on adjustments and removal of the orthodontic device.
Why can’t military have braces?
Does the military pay for Invisalign?
The TDP covers 50\% of the cost of clear aligners and other orthodontic services up to the lifetime orthodontic maximum of $1,750. Your dentist must administer the clear aligners for them to be covered by the TDP.
Will military fix my teeth?
While the military does offer dentistry services, there are still strict standards on oral health to prevent the need for excessive dental treatment during active duty and all of the liabilities that come along with tooth pain, infection, and inability to eat properly.