<p>Who can we call in admissions to ensure my son will not be turned away at R day if he does not get his wisdom teeth removed? </p>
<p>Our dentist just informed me that he will need four teeth removed and set appointment for June 4th. It seems like a bad time to have surgery (3 weeks and 5 days before R day). His teeth have never bothered him and have not come through his gums. Still the instructions seem clear that they must be removed before he reports???!!</p>
<p>coachjohn...I talked to my recruiter person (blue and gold officer for navy, liason officer for airforce, dont know the army term) and she talked to my regional director. I was advised and advise you to talk to west point (probably through your regional director) before performing any form of operation. it does seem really close but my regional director ASSURED me that wisdom teeth (apart i assume from open wounds or something of the sort from an operation) would not be a problem R-Day and would not get me turned away, but talk to your regional director before making any decisions, good luck!</p>
<p>Call your regional director. I <em>think</em> they do not want kids to show up having problems - teeth that are seriously decayed, partially erupted wisdom teeth that have decay etc. The dental staff could not handle it if a lot of kids showed up needed dental work.</p>
<p>Your son is probably ok and they will probably remove them during the academic year.
June 4 is cutting it close - some kids don't have problems while others develop complications that prevent quick healing.</p>
<p>Definitely call though.</p>
<p>I talked with the admissions people in Major Hanes' office yesterday. They told me that they would prefer he not have the oral surgery this close to R day and it would not be a problem when he reports.</p>
<p>yea, that is about the same thing they told me, glad that is not a concern anymore</p>