On LSA Adder, Capt. Nathan Woods, takes care of local troops as well as those on outlying forward operating bases, or FOBs. While the office on Adder is well-equipped, bright, and sterile, not every FOB has the resources to provide such a facility. Applying the old adage, "adapt and overcome," Capt. Wood uses the field-expedient, lawn-chair method at one of the more remote FOBs. After all its not what you do it with, but that you do it.
According to Wikipedia, "dental fear refers to the fear of dentistry and of receiving dental care. A pathological form of this fear (specific phobia) is variously called dental phobia, odontophobia, dentophobia, dentist phobia, or dental anxiety."
According to 10 out of 10 dentists, you need to fix any dentals problems
that are ailing you.
Here's the great part, even on a deployment you can see a dentist. Whether you were rushed through your SRP and cleared with a cavity or you have a dental emergency, scheduling an exam is no problem for the dental detachment. Scheduling is something your chain of command should be open to as well, since dental readiness affects soldier's capability to focus on the mission.
While not downplaying real fears, seeing a dentist is extremely important. Hygiene of the mouth has been shown to significantly affect health. Not only can a "yuk mouth" cause bad breath and plaque build-up, it can also lead to heart disease according to an article published at WebMD.com.
The conditions and treatments, that can be addressed on your deployment, range from fillings to molar extractions, if necessary.
On LSA Adder, Capt. Nathan Woods, takes care of local troops as well as those on outlying forward operating bases, or FOBs. While the office on Adder is well-equipped, bright, and sterile, not every FOB has the resources to provide such a facility. Applying the old adage, "adapt and overcome," Woods uses the field-expedient, lawn-chair method at one of the more remote FOBs. After all its not what you do it with, but that you do it.
That goes for all of you contemplating a dental visit. It's not important what needs to be done, its important that you take care of it. Scheduling is done at dental sick call.
Expect a brief delay, from when your examined to when you can be seen, for your appointment. Knowing that, don't wait until the end of the deployment to decide you'd like to have some work done on your teeth.
