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goals: save a tooth or balance a smile
Montgomery Promenade · Route 206
Crown Lengthening in Skillman, NJ
At our Skillman, NJ office, 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, and plans the crown or veneers that follow.
- Saves hard-to-restore teeth
- Corrects a gummy smile
- 8-Time Top Doctor
- 800+ five-star reviews
800+ five-star reviews · 8-Time Top Doctor
Crown lengthening in Skillman, NJ
For crown lengthening in Skillman, NJ, Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics is at 40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150, in the Montgomery Promenade just off Route 206. 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). Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor, performs it himself and plans the crown or veneers that follow, in-house, starting with a personalized consultation.
- Office
- Skillman, NJ
- Functional
- Saves a tooth
- Esthetic
- Gummy smile
- Surgery and crown
- Dr. Godko, in-house
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 in Skillman, NJ, 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.
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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.
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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.
When a tooth breaks
A Tooth Broke at the Gum Line? We’re Close By
Many crown lengthening plans start with a tooth that cracked or snapped off at the gum. Our Skillman, NJ office in the Montgomery Promenade, at 40 Nevius Blvd just off Route 206, sees it the same day, and the x-rays show whether the tooth can be saved.
- About 7 minutes from Montgomery, NJ and 9 minutes from Belle Mead, NJ on Route 206
- About 4 minutes from Rocky Hill, NJ and 7 minutes from Blawenburg, NJ on County Route 518
- Saturdays, 9 am to 2 pm, at our Lawrenceville, NJ office
OurSkillman, NJ office
40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150,Skillman, NJ08558Just off Route 206 in Montgomery Township.
Typical drive to theSkillman, NJ office without traffic. FromRocky Hill, NJ: about4min viaCounty Route 518.
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 in Skillman, NJ?
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.”
“By far the best dentist group I have ever been to. They are thorough, honest and professional. I would recommend them to anyone. They care about their patients.”
“Everyone explains whatever they plan to do. They give treatment options and time to think and understand the treatments.”
“Dr is obviously very good at what he does. Had 4 teeth pulled 1 crown and had a partial all in one sitting. Of course, I sleep through the whole thing. Had no real discomfort the following days.”
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 in Skillman, NJ: your questions, answered
At 40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150, Skillman, NJ 08558, in the Montgomery Promenade just off Route 206 in Montgomery Township. It’s open Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm, and Friday, 9 am to 5 pm. Call (609) 303-2005 or book online.
It’s priced at your personalized consultation, because the cost depends on how many teeth are involved and whether the reason is functional or esthetic. Dr. Godko plans the crown lengthening and the crown or veneers that follow together, so you know the whole plan and its cost before anything is done. 0% financing through Cherry and in-house membership plans are available.
Coverage depends on your plan and on the reason: restoring a damaged tooth (functional) or balancing a gummy smile (esthetic). 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.
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.
When decay or a break reaches below the gum line, it’s often the step that lets the tooth be restored instead of extracted, and Dr. Godko tells you plainly whether the tooth has a long-term future. For a gummy smile, it’s worth it when extra gum covers teeth of normal length; when the cause is the lip or something else, he recommends the treatment that fits it.
Yes. Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor, performs the crown lengthening himself and plans the new gum line and the crown or veneers together, in-house. Periodontal and prosthodontic care are under one roof, so you’re never referred out and there is no second office to coordinate.
Most people are back to normal activities within a few days, and a follow-up visit checks 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.
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 exam and digital x-rays show which applies, and Dr. Godko explains it before anything is scheduled.
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. Reshaping around a neighboring tooth or two keeps the gum line even and natural-looking, and your plan shows exactly which teeth are involved.
Yes. Both offices offer same-day emergency visits, and our Lawrenceville, NJ office is also open Saturdays, 9 am to 2 pm. Dr. Godko examines the tooth with digital x-rays and tells you whether crown lengthening can save it so it can be restored with a crown.
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
Skillman, NJ & Lawrenceville, NJ
Every procedure is available at both offices, so pick whichever is easier, near home or near work.
Somerset County, NJ
Deluxe Dentistry & EstheticsSkillman, NJ
40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150Skillman, NJ08558
Mon–Thu 9 am–6 pm · Fri 9 am–5 pm
Mercer County, NJ
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
New patients always welcome
Keep the Tooth, or Even Out the Smile
Book a personalized consultation at our Skillman, NJ office in the Montgomery Promenade, or in Lawrenceville, NJ, to learn which kind of crown lengthening, if any, fits you.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics proudly servesSkillman, NJ, and the neighboring communities ofPlainsboro, Harlingen, Kendall Park, Rocky Hill, Montgomery, Hopewell, Hillsborough, Ringoes, Somerset, Princeton, Pennington, Kingston, Blawenburg, Griggstown, Belle Mead, NJ, from ourSkillman, NJ office located at40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150,Skillman, NJ08558, (609) 303-2005.
