[caption id="attachment_70335" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Photo by Andrea Piacquadio[/caption] Periodontal disease is a serious oral health condition that necessitates the help of a dental professional. Due to the severity of this disease, there are various steps that must take place to reverse it or slow down its progression. But what if you decide to get orthodontic treatment to realign your smile? Can you still get braces or another orthodontic appliance when you have periodontal disease? There’s no clear-cut answer, as every case differs. Below, we’ll walk you through the steps typically taken for periodontal disease patients before undergoing orthodontic treatment. Initial Consultation Every patient receives an initial assessment before receiving orthodontic treatment. This is standard for each prospective patient. This inspection, however, is especially critical for those with periodontal disease or other oral health concerns. During this consultation, the orthodontist will not only determine what type of orthodontic treatment the patient could benefit from, but also if they’re a good candidate for such treatment. For someone with periodontal disease, the orthodontist will want to do a more exhaustive consultation to ensure compatibility with treatment.