Q: I have been newly diagnosed with periodontal disease. My pockets range from 2 to 4. I am currently in orthodontics; my orthodontist is now very conservative with moving my teeth. I have a severe overjet that causes daily headaches. I need my teeth aligned, is there reason to halt orthodontics… to limit moving teeth? My periodontist did not place restrictions. What to do?
A: If you have confirmed with your Periodontist that there are no restrictions then we can assume your gum disease is under control. Who diagnosed you with periodontal disease, the orthodontist or the periodontist? If you are confused, why don’t you speak to your periodontist to get clarification or seek a second opinion?
