Can I Join the Military If I Have Braces? – Video Guide

Are you interested in straightening your teeth before enlisting in the military? Here’s what you need to know! In this video, Diamond Braces Treatment Coordinator Elayna Shaynsbgerner explains what you need to know about orthodontic care and military service.

Can I Get Braces While in the Military?

You cannot be deployed if you are still in braces treatment, so you cannot be formally sworn into the military until your braces are removed.

To enlist with braces on you’ll have to join the Delayed Entry Program, which allows you to begin your enlistment while you finish your treatment. Once your treatment is complete, you can be sworn in to the military and begin active service.

Can I Remove My Braces Before Enlisting in the Military?

If you’re in braces treatment but want to enlist and begin active service immediately, you will have to stop your braces treatment and get your braces removed entirely.

To do this, your provider will generally ask for a signed note from your recruitment supervisor or commanding officer explaining the reason for halting treatment.

When you’ve returned home from deployment, we recommend you visit your orthodontist as soon as you can to resume braces treatment! Hopefully, your teeth will not have shifted too far, and your treatment will pick up again without too much trouble!

Disclaimer

” Starts as low at $2800 “: All Diamond Braces final treatment plans are devised based on a review of x-rays and an in-person examination of the patient’s dentition performed by a licensed doctor. Plans discussed via virtual consultations and appointments are not final and will require an in-office visit and additional diagnostic records such as x rays or 3D scans before they are considered final.

” Starts as low at $2800 “: The cost associated with comprehensive orthodontic treatment with Diamond Braces are for terms up to 24 months. Extending a patient’s term due to poor compliance or other factors, such as case complexity and tooth movement variations, may result in additional fees.

” Lifetime Smile Guarantee “: Only Diamond Braces cases completed by the Practice and placed on retention are backed by our Lifetime Smile Maintenance Guarantee. Terms and conditions apply. Visit /lifetime-warranty/ for more details.

” 30% less than the national average “: Claim comes from calculations comparing an average treatment plan from Diamond Braces to the national average calculated by the American Dental Association’s Survey of Dental Fees.

“As low as $104 per month “: Monthly payments are calculated by dividing the patient’s final treatment price by a number of months. Prices may vary based on the patient’s age, case severity, treatment type, insurance coverage and more.

” 0 down”, “0% financing”, “flexible monthly payment plans “: Alternate financing options are only available to qualified applicants based on a financial review and available insurance coverage.

” Starts as low at $2800 “: Costs associated with Invisalign clear aligners for comprehensive and SMILIFY Expedited Invisalign treatment, including the full prescribed set of upper and lower aligners, are covered by the stated price for up to 24 months (for comprehensive) and up to 12 months (for SMILIFY) or until the originally prescribed term is completed.

” Up to 24 months “: Term lengths are calculated based on the patient’s medical status and may vary based on factors such as age, case severity, patient needs, and chief complaint.

” SMILIFY Expedited Invisalign Treatment “: SMILIFY Expedited Invisalign treatment is only available for qualified patients based on x-rays and medical examinations performed by a licensed doctor. Not all applicants may qualify.

” SMILIFY Expedited Invisalign Treatment “: Savings associated with SMILIFY Expedited Invisalign treatment cannot be combined with other promotions offered by Diamond Braces unless explicitly stated otherwise.