Can you get braces with gum disease?

I was so scared I wouldn't get my teeth straightened because my gums were bleeding. But my dentist just did a thorough scaling and gave me a mouthwash, and my gums got totally healthy enough for braces!

My orthodontist explicitly told me that applying braces on weak gums can cause tooth loss or bone recession. He made me undergo deep cleaning and wait three months until my gums were completely pink and healthy.

You definitely need to get the gum disease treated first. Go to a reputed dental hospital and ask your dentist clearly about the status of your gums before deciding on braces.

Just start brushing twice daily and use salt water rinses to improve your gum health first. Once the bleeding stops and gums are firm, the dentist will easily allow braces.

I had mild gingivitis before getting braces. The dentist delayed my braces by a month to treat the gums first, which was the best decision because braces make cleaning even harder.

No dear, your gums need to be strong to hold the moving teeth. Get a good scaling done first, let the gums heal, and then you can safely go ahead with braces.