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goals: save a tooth or balance a smile
Periodontal services · Gum line
Crown Lengthening
Dr. Maxim Godko reshapes the gum line so a tooth broken or decayed below the gum can be restored, or so a gummy smile shows more of each tooth.
- Saves hard-to-restore teeth
- Corrects a gummy smile
- Personalized consultation
- 800+ five-star reviews
800+ five-star reviews · 8-Time Top Doctor
Crown lengthening at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
Crown lengthening reshapes the gums, and the supporting bone when needed, to expose more of a tooth: to save a tooth with decay or a break below the gum line (functional) or to correct a gummy smile (esthetic). At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, Dr. Maxim Godko performs it himself at both offices, starting with a personalized consultation.
- Functional
- Saves a tooth
- Esthetic
- Gummy smile
- Surgery by
- Dr. Godko
- Anesthesia
- Local; sedation available
Why patients choose us
The Doctor Who Exposes the Tooth Also Plans Its Crown
At many periodontal offices, the crown is someone else’s job. At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, Dr. Maxim Godko plans the new gum line and the crown or veneers together, in-house, and you know the plan and its cost before anything is done.
Why it’s done
Two Reasons, One Procedure
Keep a damaged tooth, or balance a smile. Choose a reason to see what it does.
Decay or a break reaches below the gum line, and the goal is to keep and restore the tooth.
- A chance to save a tooth that often couldn’t be restored otherwise
- Lower risk of gum problems around the tooth
- A more predictable crown
- A better long-term prognosis
When it’s recommended
When Crown Lengthening Is the Answer
A crown needs enough healthy tooth above the gum to grip, and the gum needs room to stay healthy around the crown’s edge. These are the situations where crown lengthening creates both.
Broken at the gum line
A tooth that cracked or snapped off at or below the gum, leaving too little above it for a crown.
Decay below the gum
A cavity that runs under the gum line, where it can’t be cleaned out and sealed without exposing it.
Too short to hold a crown
Teeth worn down by grinding or acid, or heavily filled, with little height left.
An old crown edge too deep
A previous crown or filling that sits so close to the bone that the gum around it stays inflamed.
A gummy smile
Teeth of normal length covered by extra gum, so they look short when you smile.
An uneven gum line
Gums that sit higher on some teeth than others, evened out before veneers or crowns.
The process
From First Exam to Finished Tooth
Four steps, all under one roof.
- 1
Diagnose
Exam & x-rays
The tooth, gums and bone are examined with digital x-rays to learn why the gum sits where it does and whether the tooth can be restored.
- 2
Plan
Personalized consultation
Crown lengthening, gum contouring or another option, chosen together with you.
- 3
Reshape
In-house
Fully numbed, with sedation available, the gum and, when needed, the bone are reshaped, and the gum is stitched at its new level.
- 4
Restore
Crown or veneers
A follow-up visit checks healing; once the gums have settled, your new crown is placed, or your smile makeover continues.
Before & after
A Balanced Gum Line, Before and After
Esthetic crown lengthening
A gummy smile reshaped so more of each tooth shows.
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Anticipated results. Individual results may vary.
Payment options
How Much Does Crown Lengthening Cost?
Insurance, 0% financing through Cherry and our in-house membership plans. You see your options and costs before treatment starts.
Insurance
PPO plans and most carriers
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.
Financing
0% financing with Cherry
- 0% financing through Cherry
- Many patients qualify for 0% interest plans if paid on time.
No insurance?
In-house membership plans
One yearly fee for preventive care, with discounts on other treatment and no deductibles, maximums or waiting periods.
See the plans and terms8-Time Top Doctor, Backed by 800+ Five-Star Reviews
“A bottom front tooth cracked and broke off at the gum line. … Dr. Godko, who fixed my broken tooth, is clearly highly skilled. … He clearly explained what treatment I needed and why.”
“Dr. Godko takes time to listen to your concerns and explains what needs to be done and why. Dr Godko has a calming way and a very gentle touch.”
“Great Experience, the Dentist explains everything verbally and a visual. The most modern technology! Financial information always given upfront before work. Very clean office. The Best, period.”
“I had a lovely first visit experience at Deluxe dentistry. Dr Godko is very thorough, explained everything in great detail while addressing my fears and concerns about an inevitable oral surgery. The staff is absolutely wonderful!”
“From the initial consultation to the final follow-up, Dr. Godko demonstrated exceptional professionalism, expertise, and care. He took the time to explain every step of the process, making sure I felt comfortable and informed throughout.”
“I was terrified of the dentist they made my experience very good I thank God I found this dentist and I will definitely be returning”
“All of the staff, from the receptionist, to the hygienist, to the doctors were great. A great experience everytime we have an appointment here.”
“I was suffering from intense pain and needed a root canal over the weekend. They accommodated me at short notice and Dr Godko was kind enough to stay back late on a Saturday to explain things to me and complete the procedure.”
Meet your doctor
Your Crown Lengthening, Performed by Dr. Godko
Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor and NYU College of Dentistry graduate, provides periodontal care in-house, with continuing education in hard and soft tissue manipulation and periodontal surgery. His team speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian.
8×
8-Time Top Doctor
IV
Sedation given by Dr. Godko
NYU
College of Dentistry graduate
FAQ
Crown lengthening questions, answered
If enough healthy tooth shows above the gum, you go straight to the crown. When decay or a break reaches below the gum line, a crown has nothing solid to hold onto, and crown lengthening exposes that tooth first. Your x-rays show which applies.
Yes, when enough sound root remains. Functional crown lengthening exposes the tooth below the break so it can be restored instead of extracted, and Dr. Maxim Godko tells you plainly whether the tooth has a long-term future.
More of the tooth shows, which is the goal. On a back tooth it is barely noticeable; on a front tooth the new gum line is planned with the crown or veneers so the smile stays balanced.
Sometimes. The gum is reshaped, and when needed a small amount of the supporting bone is reshaped too, so the gum heals at a healthy level around the new crown.
The area is numbed with local anesthesia, so you stay comfortable and may feel only some pressure, and sedation is available if you would rather be more relaxed. Some tenderness and mild swelling for a few days afterward is normal.
Most people are back to normal activities within a few days. You leave with aftercare instructions and a follow-up visit is scheduled to check healing. The gums then keep settling at their new level, typically over several weeks to a few months, and front teeth often get extra time because the final gum position matters most where it shows. The tooth is protected while you heal, and your new crown is placed once the gums are ready.
Yes. Esthetic crown lengthening is often one step of a smile makeover: the new gum line is planned around the porcelain veneers or all-ceramic crowns that follow, all in-house.
The gum settles into its new position as it heals, which is why the crown waits until it has. When a small amount of bone is reshaped, the gum has a stable new level to attach to. Gentle daily brushing and flossing protect the result, and your gum line is checked at every exam afterward.
Crown lengthening is priced at your personalized consultation, because the cost depends on how many teeth are involved and whether the reason is functional or esthetic. Coverage depends on your plan and on that reason, and we work with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit. 0% financing through Cherry and in-house membership plans are also available.
Crown lengthening is a routine periodontal procedure. As with any surgery, some bleeding, swelling and sensitivity can follow, and following your aftercare instructions keeps the risk of infection low. Both offices are ready to immediately assist with any concerns while you heal.
Keep exploring
Related care
Gum Contouring
A more even gum line for a balanced smile.
Gum Disease Treatment
Bleeding or receding gums treated before they cost you teeth.
Deep Cleaning
Cleaning below the gum line to treat gum disease.
Periodontal Maintenance
Regular gum cleanings that keep gum disease in check.
Gum Grafting
Exposed roots covered and the gum line protected.
Frenectomy
A tight frenum released.
Smile Makeover
Several treatments planned together for the smile you want.
Two offices, identical services
Lawrenceville, NJ & Skillman, NJ
Every procedure is available at both offices, so pick whichever is easier, near home or near work.
Every procedure offered
Deluxe Dentistry & EstheticsLawrenceville, NJ
100 Federal City Rd, Suite 104BLawrenceville, NJ08648
Mon 9 am–5:30 pm · Tue 9 am–5 pm · Wed 9:30 am–7 pm · Thu 9 am–7 pm · Fri 9 am–5 pm · Sat 9 am–2 pm
Every procedure offered
Deluxe Dentistry & EstheticsSkillman, NJ
40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150Skillman, NJ08558
Mon–Thu 9 am–6 pm · Fri 9 am–5 pm
New patients always welcome
Keep the Tooth, or Even Out the Smile
Book a personalized consultation to learn which kind of crown lengthening, if any, fits you.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, with offices located in Lawrenceville, NJ, located in Mercer County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofHamilton, Hopewell Township, Trenton, Pennington, Robbinsville, Ewing, Lawrence Township, West Windsor, East Windsor, Hopewell, Princeton, Hightstown, NJ, as well as our Skillman, NJ location, located in Somerset County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofNorth Plainfield, Bernards Township, Bridgewater, Watchung, Raritan, Bernardsville, Rocky Hill, Manville, Peapack-Gladstone, Bedminster, Warren, South Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Franklin Township, Green Brook, Millstone, Somerville, Far Hills, Bound Brook, Montgomery, Branchburg, NJ.
Schedule your appointment online, or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
