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Pediatric dentistry, braces, and Invisalign for Salem families, a short trip south across the Massachusetts border.
Happy Hoppers Pediatric Dentistry and Braces welcomes families from Salem, New Hampshire, to our Methuen office just south of the state line. Many Salem parents already cross into Massachusetts for shopping and errands, and our office is an easy addition to that trip. Dr. Vaibhav Jagad leads pediatric dental care, while Dr. Bhoomi Kotak, a board-certified orthodontist, provides braces, Invisalign, and airway-focused treatment, both specialists working from the same office.
Salem sits just across the New Hampshire border, and most families reach our Methuen office in about 15 to 20 minutes via I-93 or Route 28, depending on where in town you’re starting from. We see patients regularly from the Route 28 corridor, Policy Pond area, and neighborhoods near the Massachusetts line. Parking is available on site, and our front desk can help with directions if you’re making the trip for the first time.
Salem parents looking for a pediatric dentist outside New Hampshire often choose us for the combination of gentle care and orthodontic services in one place. Dr. Jagad provides cleanings, fluoride, sealants, fillings, crowns, and emergency care, with prevention as the guiding focus at every visit. We recommend bringing your child in for their first checkup around age one, then every six months after that.
Dr. Bhoomi Kotak, a board-certified orthodontist, sees Salem patients of every age, offering metal braces, ceramic braces, and Invisalign. Consultations are free, so families can understand the recommended treatment and timeline before deciding whether to move forward, without pressure to commit on the first visit.
The American Association of Orthodontists recommends a first orthodontic evaluation by age 7, early enough to catch a developing bite issue while treatment is simpler. Dr. Kotak also offers airway-focused orthodontics, examining how a child breathes and sleeps rather than only how their teeth are aligned. If your Salem child mouth breathes, snores, or wakes up tired, it’s worth having that looked at.
One office, one team, for both your child's dentist visits and orthodontic treatment.
Dr. Kotak's published research on airway and jaw health is a rare find in the region.
New patients are usually seen within the week, with quick responses from our front desk.
We accept MassHealth and most major insurances, with 0% in-house financing available for braces.
Happy Hoppers is just south of the New Hampshire border in Methuen, Massachusetts, about a 15 to 20 minute drive via I-93 or Route 28.
Yes. Dr. Kotak treats patients from Salem and the surrounding area, offering braces and Invisalign for all ages, starting with a free consultation.
We accept MassHealth and most major insurances. Call our office to confirm your specific plan is accepted before your visit.
Many Salem families already travel into Massachusetts regularly, and having a pediatric dentist and orthodontist in one office often means fewer overall trips than managing two separate providers.
We offer same-week appointments for new patients, and our front desk typically responds within a day.
