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Pediatric Dentistry
Preventive & Restorative
Emergency & Sedation
Holistic & Protection
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Orthodontics
Braces & Aligners
Airway & Sleep
- Airway Orthodontics
Straighter, healthier smiles for kids, teens, and adults, led by a board-certified orthodontist.
Braces do more than improve how teeth look. Correcting crowding and a misaligned bite, known clinically as malocclusion, makes teeth easier to clean, which lowers the risk of decay and gum problems over time. Straighter teeth also improve chewing and speech, spread bite pressure evenly so teeth wear down less, and can ease the jaw strain that comes from a poor bite. For children, guiding teeth and jaw growth at the right age can prevent harder problems later.
We fit different braces depending on age, lifestyle, and how noticeable you want them to be.
The most common and dependable option, effective for almost every case. Durable, precise, and often the fastest route for complex corrections.
Tooth-colored brackets that blend in and are far less noticeable, a popular choice for older teens and adults who want a subtler look.
Prefer a removable, nearly invisible option? Many teens and adults are candidates for Invisalign clear aligners.
If any of these sound familiar, a free consultation is the simplest way to find out whether braces are the right step.
Dr. Kotak examines the teeth and bite, takes any needed images, and explains your options and a rough timeline.
Once you decide, we place the braces. The visit is straightforward and painless, and we show you exactly how to care for them.
You come in every few weeks so we can guide the teeth into place. Most treatments take roughly 12 to 24 months, depending on the case.
The cost of braces depends on the type you choose and how much correction is needed, so the honest answer is that it varies from case to case. Rather than guess, we give you a clear figure at your free consultation, after Dr. Kotak has looked at your teeth. Cost should never be the reason a smile waits, so we accept MassHealth and most dental insurance plans, and we offer 0% in-house financing that spreads treatment over time with no interest. We explain exactly what your insurance covers and lay out your payment options before you commit to anything.
Your treatment is led by Dr. Bhoomi Kotak, certified by the American Board of Orthodontics.
We treat children, teens, and adults, and can start early treatment at the right age.
With a pediatric dentist on the same team, your dental and orthodontic care stay connected.
A free consultation, same-week appointments, and 0% in-house financing.
Most children who need braces start between ages 9 and 14, once enough adult teeth have come in. The American Association of Orthodontists still recommends a first orthodontic check-up by age 7, so we can spot issues early even if braces come later.
Most braces treatments take roughly 12 to 24 months, though it depends on the case. Dr. Kotak gives you a clearer estimate after the first consultation.
Getting braces put on does not hurt. Teeth can feel sore for a few days after fitting and after adjustments, which eases with soft foods and over-the-counter pain relief if needed.
Avoid hard, sticky, and chewy foods like hard candy, popcorn, gum, and whole nuts, since they can damage brackets and wires. Cut crunchy foods like apples and carrots into small pieces.
Brush after meals, angling the brush to clean around each bracket, and floss daily using a floss threader or interdental brush. Good cleaning keeps teeth healthy while braces are on.
Call us so we can advise and, if needed, see you. For a poking wire, orthodontic wax over the spot helps until your visit. These are common and usually simple to fix.
Yes. Healthy teeth can be moved at almost any age, and many of our patients are adults. Metal and ceramic braces are both good adult options.
Happy Hoppers Pediatric Dentistry and Braces — family-run pediatric dentistry and orthodontics in Methuen, MA.