Periodontal services · Gum health
Arestin
After a deep cleaning removes the plaque and tartar, Arestin goes into the pocket itself to target the bacteria left behind, placed only where your chart calls for it. Offices in Skillman, NJ and Lawrenceville, NJ.
- Local antibiotic
- Placed into the pocket
- Paired with a deep cleaning
- 800+ five-star reviews
800+ five-star patient reviews
Arestin at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics places Arestin, a local antibiotic, directly into gum pockets deeper than 4 mm after a deep cleaning, at its offices in Skillman, NJ and Lawrenceville, NJ. It is recommended from your own pocket chart, re-measured after healing, and backed by laser gum therapy and maintenance in-house. 800+ five-star reviews.
- Type
- Local antibiotic
- Placed
- Into the gum pocket
- Paired with
- A deep cleaning
- Then
- Pockets re-measured
Why patients choose us
Arestin, Placed Only Where Your Chart Calls for It
Arestin is only as good as the cleaning before it and the follow-up after it. At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics all three happen in one office: deep cleaning, laser gum therapy where needed, and maintenance, with no referral. Backed by 800+ five-star reviews.
Decided from your chart
Recommended pocket by pocket for readings deeper than 4 mm, never added to every cleaning by default.
Placed by the same team
The team that cleaned the pocket places Arestin in the same numbed visit, with nothing to take home.
Measured again
Every treated pocket is re-measured after healing, so you see whether it worked.
Step by step
One Gum Pocket, Four Stages
Tap through to see what happens inside a single pocket, from gum disease to healing.
Gum disease has deepened the space between tooth and gum past 4 mm. Plaque and tartar sit below the gumline, beyond the reach of a toothbrush or a regular cleaning.
Why two steps
A Cleaning Removes It, an Antibiotic Targets What’s Left
Bacteria living in deep pockets keep the cycle of inflammation going until the tooth loses its support. Deluxe treats periodontitis with mechanical plaque removal through a deep cleaning, combined with a potent local antibiotic such as Arestin where the pockets call for it.
More on non-surgical gum treatment from the American Academy of Periodontology.
- 1
Measure
Every pocket charted; 1 to 3 mm is healthy. - 2
Deep clean
Scaling and root planing, fully numbed. - 3
Arestin
Into the pockets that need it, same visit. - 4
Re-measure & maintain
After healing, then every 3 to 4 months.
Payment options
How Much Does Arestin Cost?
We work with your insurance to make sure you get the maximum benefits, and 0% financing through Cherry for qualified applicants and our in-house membership plans are available. You see your options and costs before treatment starts.
Insurance
Most dental plans accepted
Including Cigna, MetLife and Blue Cross Blue Shield, and most PPOs; Medicaid is not accepted. We work with your insurance to make sure you get the maximum benefits.
Financing
0% financing with Cherry
- 0% financing for qualified applicants
- Soft credit check, no impact on your credit score
- Up to 90% of applicants approved
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 termsFinancing through Cherry, which is not a lender; loans are made by its lending partners. 0% APR for qualified applicants; APRs range from 0% to 35.99%. Soft credit check; eligibility isn’t guaranteed. The membership discount doesn’t apply to financed treatment.
8-Time Top Doctor, Backed by 800+ Five-Star Reviews
“Just had the first half of my deep cleaning done at Deluxe Dentistry, and it went really well. The whole process was smooth and more comfortable than I expected.”
“I would recommend it to anyone. I went for a deep cleaning no pain. The staff very profesional and friendly”
“I love this place. The staffs are kind and their scaling skills are the best! I will continue to take care of my teeth with them.”
“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.”
“The last place I went to made me feel like they were more interested in my wallet than me. The staff at this place did not push extra services.”
“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.”
“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.”
Meet your doctor
Gum Care From the Team That Knows Your Teeth
Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor and NYU College of Dentistry graduate, provides periodontal care in-house. Deep cleanings, Arestin, laser gum therapy and maintenance all happen in his offices in Skillman, NJ and Lawrenceville, NJ.
NYU
College of Dentistry
FICOI
Implantology Fellow
IV
Sedation certified
FAQ
Arestin questions, answered
The deep cleaning removes plaque and tartar from the root surfaces. Arestin, an antibiotic placed directly into the pocket, then targets the bacteria still living in it, right where the infection is.
Adults being treated for periodontitis whose pockets measure deeper than 4 mm, especially pockets that bleed or stay deep. Dr. Maxim Godko recommends it pocket by pocket, from your chart.
Anyone allergic to minocycline or other tetracycline antibiotics. Tell the team about every allergy and medicine, and whether you are pregnant or nursing, before treatment.
No. It is placed in the same visit as the deep cleaning, while the area is still numb, and takes only moments per pocket.
No. It is a powder placed directly into the gum pocket in the office. There is nothing to swallow and nothing to take at home, and it dissolves on its own, so nothing has to be removed.
No. It is recommended pocket by pocket, from your own chart, and Dr. Godko explains why before it is placed.
Your pockets are measured again at the re-evaluation visit after healing and compared with your first chart. Shallower, quieter pockets move to maintenance; any that stay deep get a clear next step.
Follow the written aftercare you leave with for the treated areas, keep brushing your other teeth as usual, and call the office if you notice swelling, a rash or itching. Trouble breathing is a reason to call 911.
The number of pockets treated, and your plan shows the cost before anything is placed. We work with your insurance to make sure you get the maximum benefits, and 0% financing through Cherry and in-house membership plans are available.
Yes. Arestin, deep cleanings and laser gum therapy are offered at the Skillman, NJ and Lawrenceville, NJ offices, with the same team.
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Two offices, one team
Lawrenceville, NJ & Skillman, NJ
Every treatment is available at both offices, with the same team and the same standards. Pick whichever is easier, near home or near work.
Skillman, NJ: Monday–Thursday 9 am–6 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm. Lawrenceville, NJ: Monday 9 am–5:30 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm, Wednesday 9:30 am–7 pm, Thursday 9 am–7 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm, Saturday 9 am–2 pm.
Schedule AppointmentEvery service, same team
Deluxe DentistryLawrenceville, NJ
100 Federal City Rd, Suite 104BLawrenceville, NJ08648
Near Route 1, with free parking and ground-level access.
Every service, same team
Deluxe DentistrySkillman, NJ
40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150Skillman, NJ08558
Just off Route 206 in Montgomery Township.
New patients always welcome
Give Your Gums Their Best Chance
Book an exam to have your pockets measured, then see your plan and its cost before any treatment.
