No lectures, no judgment
Every week, people come in who haven’t seen a dentist in 5, 10 or even 20 years. Care starts from where things stand today, with what’s urgent first.
Sedation dentistry · Dental anxiety
Dental Anxiety
Gentle care for anxious patients at both offices. However long it’s been, you’re treated with patience, told what will happen before it happens and offered three levels of sedation.
- No judgment, however long it’s been
- Each step explained in advance
- Nitrous, oral or IV sedation
- Numbed after you’re relaxed
800+ five-star reviews · 8-Time Top Doctor
Dental anxiety care at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics cares for anxious patients at both of its offices. Dr. Maxim Godko explains every step, never judges how long it’s been and offers nitrous oxide, oral and IV sedation. Care starts with a personalized consultation, not treatment. 8-Time Top Doctor; 800+ five-star reviews.
- Sedation options
- Three levels
- Given by
- Dr. Maxim Godko
- First visit
- Personalized consultation
- First step
- Tell us when you book
- Payment
- Insurance, Cherry 0%, plans
- Offices
- Two, every procedure at both
You set the pace
Every Step Explained, No Judgment, and Sedation Only If You Want It
Fear of the dentist should never keep you from care. At Deluxe, the dentist who treats you is the one who listens first. The ADA offers more on managing dental anxiety.
No judgment
However long it’s been, there’s no lecture, just an honest look at where things stand.
Every step explained first
Dr. Godko walks you through the procedure before he begins, so nothing comes as a surprise.
Numbed once you’re relaxed
With sedation, the numbing comes only after you already feel calm.
Sedation if you want it
Nitrous oxide, oral or IV sedation, from the dentist who treats you. Or none at all.
Schedule Appointment
First step: mention your anxiety when you schedule.
Begin with what bothers you
What’s your biggest fear about the dentist?
Choose the one that fits. Each answer reflects how care actually works at Deluxe.
People who felt the same way
From dreading the chair to looking forward to it
Plenty of the patients behind Deluxe’s five-star reviews arrived terrified. They talk about feeling at ease from the moment they walked in and a dentist who was patient, compassionate and gentle.
Dental anxiety usually has a cause, and naming yours, then telling the team, is the first step to a calmer visit.
- You’re heard, not hurried
- Sedation when it helps
- Some patients end up needing none
- The team speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian
Three ways to stay calm
Sedation matched to how anxious you feel
Dr. Godko chooses the level around your anxiety, your medical history and the procedure you need.
Mild anxiety
Nitrous oxide
Laughing gas through a mask or nosepiece; relaxed yet aware.
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Moderate anxiety
Oral sedation
A prescribed sedative pill taken before your visit; drowsy and dreamlike.
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Severe anxiety
IV sedation
A deep, sleep-like state, given by Dr. Godko himself; patients rarely remember the procedure.
Learn moreWhenever you’re ready
The visits nervous patients put off longest
Whatever you’ve been avoiding, sedation is available for it, and it’s talked through before your visit.
- 1 Teeth cleaning Nitrous oxide or oral sedation for anxious patients, even for a cleaning.
- 2 Root canal Any of the three levels for a calmer root canal.
- 3 Tooth extraction All three levels for extractions and wisdom teeth.
- 4 Dental implants IV sedation is available for implant surgery, and you leave with your new teeth the same day.
- 5 Dental emergencies Sedation is available for anxious patients in pain or distress.
A patient’s story
Linda was afraid of the dentist, too
Linda’s story
Dental anxiety kept her away for years. After her full arch, she eats all the foods she loves again.
Who can be sedated at the dentist?
Who sedation dentistry is meant for.
Payment options
What does care for dental anxiety 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. 800+ Five-Star Reviews.
“Although initially I was so nervous I didn’t want to sit in the dental chair, however the compassionate care given was a blessing! Now when I come in I jump right in the chair. No sedation needed!”
“I made an appointment here for sedation extractions. I have needed them for over a year but due to anxiety I put it off. From the moment I stepped into the office I felt at ease. … For the first time in my life, I am eager to get my work completed.”
“I was terrified about going to the dentist. … Dr Godko was very patient and compassionate. And most importantly, did not hurt me and explained everything he was doing.”
“My fear of dentists left me neglecting my teeth for over 20 years. … As my fear was a real concern, Dr. Godko offered sedation for my procedure. … Dr. Godko has changed my life”
“I have anxiety around dental work due to negative past experience, but Dr. Godko made me feel extremely comfortable and reassured.”
“Completely terrified of the dentist I won’t lie but my experience w the doctor and staff at deluxe was amazing. I cannot express my gratitude enough to help me ease my anxiety.”
“As a guy who is afraid of Dentist … Dr. Godko was very professional, Gentle and Caring. He carefully explained the procedure details before he started.”
“Dr. Godko is wonderful and makes sure I have no pain. He really has helped me get over my fear of dentists.”
“I’m pretty much a dental phobic and I was made to feel so comfortable..Highly recommended!!”
“So happy to have found deluxe dental as I have severe dental anxiety. They kept me comfortable and calm.”
Meet your dentist
Patient, gentle and certified in sedation
Dr. Maxim Godko is an 8-Time Top Doctor and NYU College of Dentistry graduate, certified in nitrous oxide, oral sedation and IV sedation, and he gives all three himself, so even very anxious patients get the care they need at a pace that suits them. Deluxe offers periodontal, endodontic, prosthodontic and oral surgery services under one roof.
8×
8-Time Top Doctor
IV
Sedation given by Dr. Godko
ACLS
Current certification
FAQ
Dental anxiety: your questions, answered
Dental anxiety is nervousness or dread about dental visits; dental phobia is a fear strong enough that people avoid care altogether. Both are common, and both are met the same way here: at your pace, with sedation available.
Yes. Mention it when you schedule, along with what worries you most (needles, pain, gagging, how long it’s been). Dr. Godko can then plan the visit around it and discuss sedation before anything is done.
No. Life gets busy, anxiety is real and finances happen. You get an honest assessment of where things stand today and a plan that fits your situation and budget.
It starts with a personalized consultation, not treatment. You talk through what worries you and any past experiences, Dr. Godko examines your teeth, explains what he finds in plain words and recommends sedation if it would help. Nothing is scheduled until you’re ready.
Dental anxiety usually comes from a painful or frightening past visit, a fear of needles, pain or the sound of the drill, a strong gag reflex, embarrassment about your teeth, or the feeling of losing control in the chair. For some people it is part of a broader anxiety.
With nitrous oxide, no: you can drive yourself home once released. With oral or IV sedation, yes: arrange for a companion to bring you to the visit and take you home.
Yes, for many nervous patients. Each step is explained in advance, you can pause whenever you need a moment, and for cleanings a topical numbing gel or a gentler technique is available.
Nitrous oxide suits mild anxiety, oral sedation suits moderate anxiety, and IV sedation suits severe fear or longer care. Dr. Godko recommends the level with you.
Your care is priced at your personalized consultation, before anything starts. 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. 0% financing through Cherry and in-house membership plans are also available.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics has two offices, in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ. Every procedure is available at both offices.
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Related care
Nitrous Oxide Dentist
Laughing gas that eases nerves during treatment.
Oral Sedation Dentistry
A calming pill taken before your visit.
IV Sedation Dentistry
Deeply relaxed treatment, with IV sedation given by Dr. Godko.
Teeth Cleaning
A thorough cleaning that clears plaque, tartar and surface stains.
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
Tell us what worries you
Mention your anxiety when you book. Dr. Godko will talk it through, explain every step and suggest the sedation that fits, before any treatment is scheduled.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, with offices located in Lawrenceville, NJ, located in Mercer County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofPennington, Ewing, Lawrence Township, Princeton, Hamilton, Trenton, Hightstown, Hopewell Township, East Windsor, Hopewell, West Windsor, Robbinsville, NJ, as well as our Skillman, NJ location, located in Somerset County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofBedminster, Raritan, Green Brook, Franklin Township, Manville, Somerville, South Bound Brook, Peapack-Gladstone, Hillsborough, Montgomery, Bridgewater, North Plainfield, Millstone, Rocky Hill, Bernardsville, Branchburg, Watchung, Bound Brook, Far Hills, Warren, Bernards Township, NJ.
Schedule your appointment online, or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
