Cosmetic Dentist in Lawrenceville, NJ

It depends on what you want to change. Whitening changes color, bonding repairs chips and small gaps, veneers change color, shape and length together, Invisalign moves teeth, and gum contouring evens the gum line. Dr. Godko examines your teeth and gums, then recommends the option, or combination, that reaches your goal.

Often a cleaning and whitening, then bonding on the one or two teeth that need it. Dr. Godko finds the best approach for your teeth and never pushes treatment you don’t need; sometimes that means a less expensive plan with even better results.

Bonding is tooth-colored resin shaped directly on the tooth in one visit, best for chips and small gaps. A veneer covers the whole front of the tooth and changes color, shape and length at once, with only a minimal amount of enamel removed. Bonding and porcelain veneers are both done in-house.

Only when teeth are crowded or rotated enough that veneers alone would look bulky. Mildly uneven teeth can often be evened out with veneers; more crowding is straightened first with Invisalign, then finished with veneers on the teeth that need them.

Yes. Dark or worn fillings can be replaced with tooth-colored inlays and onlays, and older crowns can be replaced with all-ceramic crowns matched to the rest of your smile.

When the gums cover too much of the teeth, gum contouring reshapes the gum line so more of each tooth shows. Dr. Godko diagnoses the cause first, because not every gummy smile has the same one.

Mildly uneven or slightly rotated teeth can often be evened out with veneers or bonding. Crowding and bite problems are straightened with Invisalign first, and cosmetic work finishes the result.

Several, sequenced into one plan. A smile makeover can combine whitening, bonding, veneers, Invisalign and gum contouring, done in the order that gives the best result.

That is the goal of every design. Tooth length, width, translucency and shade are planned to suit your face, lips and the teeth around them, and porcelain reflects light the way natural enamel does.

Health first, then whitening, then bonding or veneers matched to your brightest natural shade. Cavities, gum disease and bite problems are handled in-house before the cosmetic plan begins.

No. Whitening only changes natural teeth. That is why whitening comes first, and any new bonding, veneers or crowns are matched to your brightest natural shade.

Because the brightest shade doesn’t suit every face. The shade is chosen with your skin tone, lips and the teeth around them in mind.

Yes. In-office whitening uses a professional-strength gel with your gums protected, for up to 8 shades brighter in a single visit.

Look for cases close to your own starting point, labeled with the treatment that was done. Browse the smile gallery, then ask Dr. Godko which treatment fits your own smile.

Those are treated first. Cosmetic work placed over decay or inflamed gums doesn’t last, so cavities, gum disease and bite problems are handled in-house before the cosmetic plan begins.

Often, yes, with protection. Grinding is the biggest threat to cosmetic work, so a custom night guard is part of the plan for anyone who grinds.

No. Shaping enamel and bonding veneers is irreversible dental treatment and should only be done by a licensed dentist after an exam. Teeth damaged by unlicensed work often need crowns or more to repair.

Often, yes. Replacing old, leaking fillings with tooth-colored inlays or onlays seals the tooth against new decay, bonding and veneers protect chipped and worn teeth, and straight teeth are easier to keep clean.

No. Back teeth get tooth-colored inlays, onlays and all-ceramic crowns, so dark fillings and old metal disappear from your smile and your laugh.

Each step is planned for your comfort. Whitening and bonding usually need no numbing, and for veneers your teeth are numbed first with local anesthesia. Nitrous oxide, oral and IV sedation are available, given by Dr. Godko himself.

Yes. Many plans start with whitening or the most visible teeth and add the rest later, and you see the cost of each stage in writing.

A list of what you’d like to change and, if you like, photos of smiles you admire. The consultation is built around your expectations, so tell the team if you grind your teeth or had braces before.

Keep any pieces and contact either office; both offices are ready to immediately assist. Chipped bonding is usually repaired the same day, and a broken veneer is treated as a dental emergency at both offices.

Brush with a non-abrasive toothpaste, floss daily, keep your checkups, wear a night guard if you grind, and don’t bite ice or hard objects with your front teeth.

In-office whitening, bonding, composite veneers and inlays or onlays are each done in a single visit. Porcelain veneers take three visits: the consultation, preparation with temporaries, and final placement. A full smile makeover is planned in stages.

Yes. Crowns, implants and Invisalign are in-house service lines, so they fit into the same plan and are matched to the rest of your new smile.

Yes: book online anytime at www.deluxedentistry.com/schedule-appointment. You can also call (609) 400-1393 or (609) 303-2005 during office hours.

Purely cosmetic care usually isn’t covered, while treatment that repairs a damaged tooth can be. We accept PPO plans and most carriers, including CIGNA, MetLife, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Delta Dental and GEHA Connection Dental. No Medicaid, DMO or HMO plans accepted. We work with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit.