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Custom Mouthguards for Kids in Methuen, MA

Custom-fit protection for sports and for night-time grinding.

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A mouthguard is a protective cover worn over the teeth to shield them from injury or from grinding. At Happy Hoppers Pediatric Dentistry and Braces in Methuen, MA, we make custom-fit mouthguards for young athletes and for children who grind their teeth at night. Because they are moulded to your child's mouth, they stay in place, feel more comfortable, and protect better than a store-bought guard.

Protection for Young Athletes

Whether your child plays soccer, basketball, hockey, or any contact sport, a knock to the mouth can chip a tooth, knock one out, or injure the jaw. A custom mouthguard cushions that impact. It also lets your child breathe and speak more easily than a bulky boil-and-bite guard, which means they are far more likely to actually wear it.

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For Children Who Grind Their Teeth

Teeth grinding, known as bruxism, is common in children and often happens during sleep. Over time it can wear down enamel, chip teeth, and cause jaw soreness or headaches. A night guard protects the teeth while your child sleeps. Grinding can also be linked to how a child breathes at night, so if there is snoring or mouth breathing alongside it, we may suggest an airway assessment.

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Why Custom-Fit Is Worth It

  • Moulded to your child's teeth, so it stays put during play
  • Easier to breathe and talk in, so it actually gets worn
  • Better cushioning across the whole arch
  • Longer-lasting than a boil-and-bite guard
  • Checked and refitted as your child grows
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Getting Fitted

Getting Fitted We take a quick impression or digital scan, have the guard made to fit, and check it at a short follow-up visit. We show your child how to wear, clean, and store it, and we check the fit at routine visits as their mouth grows.

Why Happy Hoppers

  • Custom-made for children's growing mouths
  • Fitted by a pediatric dentist, with an orthodontist on the same team
  • Grinding assessed alongside airway and bite, not in isolation
  • MassHealth and most insurances accepted
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Check Out Our Location Near You

Happy Hoppers is based in Methuen and welcomes families from across the Merrimack Valley. We are a short drive from Haverhill, Andover, North Andover, Lawrence, Dracut, Tewksbury, Salem NH, and Lowell.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is a custom mouthguard better than a store-bought one?

Yes. A custom guard is moulded to your child’s teeth, so it stays in place, is easier to breathe and talk in, and protects more of the mouth. Children are also much more likely to keep wearing it.

Possibly. A night guard protects the enamel while your child sleeps. We check what is causing the grinding first, since it can be linked to bite or breathing.

It depends on wear and on how fast your child is growing. We check the fit at routine visits and remake it when it is outgrown.

Rinse it after every use, brush it gently with a toothbrush, and store it dry in its case. Keep it out of hot water and away from direct sun.

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Help Your Child Feel at Ease

If your child dreads the dentist, sedation can change that. Call us to talk through the options, often with a same-week appointment.
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