Dental Issues

[Sir_Krahn]

I am planning on joining the marines when I get out of high school but I have a fear. I have a slight overbite on my right side and about two or three crooked teeth. I am wondering if this will affect my ability to join the marines. This slight problem doesn't affect the way I eat at all and it causes no pain or anything like that. But there is a thought in the back of my mind that tells me that they won't let me join because of this. I have no cavities or fillings or anything like that. Is There a dentist in the house?!

[USMCRET6391]

you are worried about nothing...

[Vulture6]

Shouldn't be a problem. Any dental problems (or potential problems) will be corrected while at MCRD.

[Spitfire101]

not to worry about your dental problem...you don't plan on biting anyone, do ya? (Sorry, just adding some humor.)

[Sir_Krahn]

Thanks guys, the thought of something as stupid as my teeth keeping me from joining the marines scared the crap out of me. I figured I was worrying about nothing but there was that little discouraging voice in the back of my head that told me otherwise. But you guys came back and reinforced what I thought all along.