Is It Possible for Patient with Gum Disease to Get Invisalign?

If periodontal disease (or gum disease) is controlled, teeth can move as planned. If there is a lot of bone loss, there may not be a stable result and tooth loss is possible when attempting orthodontics in the presence of gum disease.
Waiting 6 months is likely overkill, but waiting 2-4 weeks and constant monitoring is likely enough.

It is not recommended that a patient with
ACTIVE gum disease get Invisalign or braces. This can cause increased bone loss
around the teeth. However, a previous history of gum disease that is now stable,
is not a contraindication for Invisalign.

Although Invisalign is a remarkable innovation in the orthodontic world, it has it's limitations. Some movements are inherently more difficult to achieve with plastic shells that snap over the teeth. For a person with periodontal disease however, Invisalign may be the treatment of choice. In addition to looking better and allowing patients to eat whatever they want, Invisalign offers patients the most flexibiltiy possible when it comes to keeping their teeth clean. That is essential for periodontal patients. Ask your orthodontist if your malocclusion is one that could be treated with aligners.