Introduction: The present study aims at surveying orthodontists and the patients undergoing orthodontic treatment to assess awareness about periodontal health care. The objectives were to assess the awareness about periodontal health care among orthodontists and to assess the patient__ampersandsignrsquo;s perception regarding the importance of periodontal health in orthodontic treatment. Materials and Methods: 100 participants including 50 orthodontists and 50 orthodontic patients were included in the survey. The orthodontist included in the study were postgraduate trainee orthodontists in the second and final years of their courses and patients undergoing orthodontic treatment at least for 6 months. Dentists other than orthodontists, having orthodontic practices were excluded from the study. Patients who have started orthodontic treatment within 6 months and those who have completed were also excluded from the study. Results: The data were analyzed statistically using the Chi-square test.90% of orthodontists accepted the importance of oral hygiene and periodontists__ampersandsignrsquo; approval before orthodontic treatment; 30%were convinced enough for continuous monitoring of periodontal health by periodontists. However, 90% of patients concurred with the above. Also, above 80% of patients experienced difficulty in brushing due to braces and required modification in brushing technique. 34% gave importance to periodontal health over esthetics for seeking the orthodontic correction. Conclusion: Inadequate periodontal health care is either due to lack of knowledge or negligence by the doctors and patients themselves. So, to achieve an optimum and long term benefit, constant motivation of patients is required.