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.
Dental anxiety · Montgomery Promenade
Dental Anxiety in Skillman, NJ
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 in Skillman, NJ
For dental anxiety in Skillman, NJ, Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics is at 40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150, in the Montgomery Promenade just off Route 206, open Monday–Thursday 9 am–6 pm and Friday 9 am–5 pm. Dr. Maxim Godko explains every step, never judges how long it’s been and offers nitrous oxide, oral and IV sedation, or none at all, giving all three himself. Care starts with a personalized consultation, not treatment. 8-Time Top Doctor; 800+ five-star reviews.
- Office
- Skillman, NJ
- Sedation
- Three levels, or none
- Given by
- Dr. Maxim Godko
- First visit
- Personalized consultation
- First step
- Tell us when you book
- Payment
- Insurance, Cherry 0%, plans
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 moreNo surprises, even on the way
Short, Familiar Roads to a Calmer Visit
When the dentist makes you nervous, the trip shouldn’t add to it. Our Skillman, NJ office is in the Montgomery Promenade, just off Route 206, a short drive on roads you already know.
- About 7 minutes from Blawenburg, NJ and 13 minutes from Hopewell, NJ on County Route 518, without traffic
- About 4 minutes from Princeton Airport and 11 minutes from Bessie Grover Park, without traffic
- About 18 minutes from Plainsboro, NJ on County Route 518, without traffic
OurSkillman, NJ office
40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150,Skillman, NJ08558Just off Route 206 in Montgomery Township.Evenings and Saturdays: our Lawrenceville, NJ office.
Rocky Hill, NJ
about4min
Harlingen, NJ
about6min
Montgomery, NJ
about7min
Kingston, NJ
about8min
Belle Mead, NJ
about9min
Princeton, NJ
about10min
Griggstown, NJ
about12min
Kendall Park, NJ
about13min
Hillsborough, NJ
about16min
Typical drive to theSkillman, NJ office without traffic. FromRocky Hill, NJ: about4min viaCounty Route 518.
Whenever 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 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. 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.
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8-Time Top Doctor
IV
Sedation given by Dr. Godko
ACLS
Current certification
FAQ
Dental anxiety in Skillman, NJ: your questions, answered
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.
Sedation is only there if you want it. Each step is explained in advance, you can pause whenever you need a moment, and some patients end up needing no sedation at all.
No. Nitrous oxide suits mild anxiety, oral sedation suits moderate anxiety, and IV sedation suits severe fear or longer care. Dr. Godko chooses the level with you around your anxiety, your medical history and the procedure you need, or none at all.
Yes. IV sedation is a sleep-like state in which you can still respond to Dr. Godko, and he gives it himself, raising or lowering the level in real time throughout your treatment.
IV sedation is built for this: patients rarely remember the procedure, and Dr. Godko gives it himself. With oral sedation, many patients remember little of the visit afterward.
Yes. Nitrous oxide or oral sedation is offered to anxious patients, even for a cleaning. If you’d rather not be sedated, a topical numbing gel or a gentler technique is available for cleanings.
Ask how the first visit works, and read what anxious patients say. At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, care starts with a personalized consultation, not treatment, and every step is explained in advance. Plenty of the patients behind Deluxe’s 800+ five-star reviews arrived terrified, and they talk about feeling at ease from the moment they walked in and a dentist who was patient, compassionate and gentle.
Yes. Deluxe offers periodontal, endodontic, prosthodontic and oral surgery services under one roof, and sedation is available for root canals, extractions and implant surgery, so your care stays with the dentist who already knows what worries 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.
With nitrous oxide, you can drive yourself home once released; with oral or IV sedation, a companion brings you to the visit and takes you home. Without traffic, the office is about 12 minutes from Griggstown, NJ by Canal Road and County Route 518, about 10 minutes from Princeton, NJ on Route 206 and about 13 minutes from Kendall Park, NJ by Route 27 and County Route 518.
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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
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
Tell us what worries you
Tell the team at our Skillman, NJ office what worries you 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 proudly servesSkillman, NJ, and the neighboring communities ofMontgomery, Hopewell, Kendall Park, Rocky Hill, Somerset, Princeton, Belle Mead, Pennington, Harlingen, Plainsboro, Ringoes, Blawenburg, Griggstown, Kingston, Hillsborough, NJ, from ourSkillman, NJ office located at40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150,Skillman, NJ08558, (609) 303-2005.
