Can people with systemic diseases like diabetes safely receive orthodontic treatment?

There is no absolute contraindication for individuals with diabetes to undergo orthodontic treatment, but the process must be carried out under very strict control. Diabetic patients are more prone to infection and have a significantly higher risk of developing gum disease (periodontitis). Since orthodontic treatment is directly related to gum health, it is essential that the blood sugar levels of the diabetic patient are regularly monitored. If the patient obtains approval from an endocrinology specialist before treatment, there are no inflammatory conditions in the mouth, and the patient maintains a high level of oral hygiene, orthodontic treatment can be successfully and safely completed in diabetic patients, just as in healthy individuals.