Tooth pain that won’t quit?
Emergency Root Canal
When an inflamed or infected nerve is behind the pain, you’re seen the same day, the root canal is done in-house and your new crown is placed the same day. If the full treatment has to wait, a pulpotomy brings relief right away. Every procedure at both offices.
800+ five-star reviews · 8-Time Top Doctor
Emergency root canals at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics provides same-day emergency root canals at both of its offices. Root canal treatment is done in-house with no endodontist referral, sedation is given by Dr. Maxim Godko, and your new crown is placed the same day. Backed by 800+ five-star reviews.
- Seen
- The same day
- Most root canals
- One visit
- Fast relief
- Pulpotomy if needed
- Sedation
- Nitrous, oral or IV
Why patients choose us
Root Canal Today, In-House. No Endodontist Referral, New Crown the Same Day.
Elsewhere, a tooth that needs a root canal can mean a first visit, a referral to an endodontist, a separate consultation and fee, days of throbbing while you wait, and a trip back for the crown.
At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, endodontics is one of our own service lines. The office that diagnoses the tooth treats it, with digital x-rays, and your new crown is placed the same day. Read the ADA’s overview of root canal treatment.
The referral route
- A first visit, then a referral to an endodontist
- A separate consultation and fee
- Days of pain waiting for the appointment
- A trip back to the first office for the crown
At Deluxe
- Seen the same day you call
- Root canal done in-house, most in one visit
- Sedation given by Dr. Godko when you want it
- Your new crown placed the same day
Two paths to relief
Finish It Today, or Get Relief Today and Finish Soon
Both start the same day. The right one depends on the tooth, your schedule and your budget, and the team talks it through with you first.
Most root canals are finished in one visit: the tooth is cleaned, sealed and crowned before you leave.
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Step1
Numb and confirm
Dr. Godko numbs the area first and confirms with digital x-rays that the nerve is the source.
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Step2
Clean it out
He removes the inflamed or infected pulp, then cleans, disinfects and shapes the canals.
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Step3
Seal it
He seals the canals against reinfection and rebuilds the core of the tooth.
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Step4
Crown it
Your new crown is placed the same day, protecting the treated tooth before you leave.
Time in the chair One visit for most teeth
Schedule AppointmentWhat a root canal treats
What Turns a Toothache Into a Root Canal Emergency
Inside every tooth is the pulp: the nerve and blood vessels that run from the crown down through the root canals. When bacteria reach it, the pulp swells inside a space with nowhere to expand. That pressure is the throbbing you feel.
A root canal removes the inflamed or infected pulp, cleans and disinfects the canals, and seals them. The pressure is gone, the infection has nowhere to live, and you keep your natural tooth.
Not every root canal is an emergency. Severe or throbbing pain, swelling, a fever or a bump on the gum means it is: the infection is active and can spread.
How bacteria reach the pulp
- Deep decay. A cavity left to grow reaches the pulp and infects it.
- A crack or fracture. Even a hairline crack can let bacteria into the nerve.
- A blow to the tooth. Trauma can injure the nerve without any visible chip.
- Grinding and clenching. Years of pressure weaken the tooth and inflame the pulp.
- Repeated dental work. A tooth that has had several large fillings or a leaking crown is more likely to become inflamed.
Warning signs
Signs the Nerve Inside Your Tooth Is in Trouble
Each of these can point to an inflamed or infected pulp. Digital x-rays confirm it, because damage inside the root often can’t be seen.
Throbbing that won’t stop
A deep, pulsing toothache that keeps coming back.
Lingering sensitivity
Pain with hot or cold that lasts after the food or drink is gone.
Tender when you bite
Chewing or biting down on that side hurts.
Worse when lying down
More blood flow to the head at night puts extra pressure on an inflamed nerve.
Swelling or a bad taste
A swollen gum or face, or a foul taste, can signal an abscess.
After a knock to the tooth
An injury can damage the pulp even when no crack is visible.
A darkening tooth
A tooth turning gray or darker than its neighbors can mean the nerve inside is dying.
A bump on the gum
A small pimple near the root is an abscess draining through the bone.
A deep cavity or crack
Decay or a crack that reaches the pulp lets bacteria inside the tooth.
Why timing matters
What Happens if a Root Canal Is Put Off
An inflamed or infected pulp won’t heal on its own, and every stage makes the tooth harder to save.
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Inflamed nerve
Decay, a crack or an injury lets bacteria reach the pulp.
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Infection
Without treatment, the inflamed pulp can become infected and painful.
03
Abscess
A pocket of infection forms, and it needs dental treatment to clear.
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Spread
Left alone, it can reach the jaw, neck or bloodstream, which is why it’s treated the same day.
Where to go
Emergency Room or Emergency Dentist for a Root Canal?
An emergency dentist can relieve the pain and treat its cause at one visit.
| Emergency room | Deluxe emergency visit | |
|---|---|---|
| Pain relief | Temporary | Pain relief, then the fix |
| Root canal | Can’t perform dental procedures | Done in-house, most in one visit |
| Infection | Can prescribe antibiotics | Treats the source with a root canal or extraction |
| Next step | A referral to a dentist | Your new crown placed the same day |
Emergency room
- Pain relief
- Temporary
- Root canal
- Can’t perform dental procedures
- Infection
- Can prescribe antibiotics
- Next step
- A referral to a dentist
Deluxe emergency visit
- Pain relief
- Pain relief, then the fix
- Root canal
- Done in-house, most in one visit
- Infection
- Treats the source with a root canal or extraction
- Next step
- Your new crown placed the same day
Nothing like its reputation
Today’s Root Canal Feels Much Like a Filling
Root canals have an old reputation they no longer deserve. With modern anesthesia it feels much like a filling, and it ends the pain the infected nerve was causing. The pulp is removed, and the canals are cleaned, shaped and sealed against reinfection.
When too little tooth is left to hold a crown, a fiber post placed in the canal gives it support. About fiber posts and crowns.
- Local anesthesia, with nitrous, oral or IV sedation if you prefer
- Done in-house, with no endodontist referral
- Digital x-rays to confirm the cause
- Your new crown placed the same day
Watch
What Makes a Root Canal Last
Dr. Godko explains how a root canal saves the tooth.
How a root canal works
The secret of a successful root canal.
Cost & coverage
How Much Does an Emergency Root Canal Cost?
The price depends on the tooth, and you see it before treatment starts. We work with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit, and 0% financing through Cherry and our in-house membership plans are available. When budget is tight, a pulpotomy can bring relief now.
No insurance?Ages 12 and up
Adult Plan
$599 /year
- Adult cleanings (2 per year)
- Doctor exams (2 per year)
- Needed x-rays, as determined by the dentist
- Limited/emergency exams (2 per year)
- Fluoride varnish (2 per year)
- 10% off all additional dental services (15% if paid in cash)
- Exclusive access to promos and specials
In the absence of gum disease.
No insurance?All ages
Basic Plan
$349 /year
- Comprehensive exam (once)
- Needed x-rays, as determined by the dentist
- 10–15% off all additional dental services, depending on method of payment (excluding financing)
- 20% off CBCT/3D imaging
- Exclusive access to promos and specials
In the absence of gum disease.
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.
Membership plan benefits
- No annual maximums
- No deductibles
- No pre-authorizations
- No claims to submit
- No waiting periods
A dental discount plan, not insurance, good only at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics. Payment is due at the time of service, and paying through financing reduces the discount to 0%.
Membership plan terms & limitations ›
- This is a dental discount plan and is not dental insurance.
- It is good only at Deluxe Dentistry, LLC. If you are referred to a specialist, they will not offer this discount.
- If you pay for treatment through CareCredit or another financing option, the discount on all treatment is reduced to 0%.
- Payments for services are due at the time of service.
- Benefits apply only while you stay enrolled until your treatment is complete. If enrollment expires before treatment is finished, coverage is no longer available.
- The plan can’t be used for treatment after an injury where a lawsuit, or outside medical, disability or workers’ compensation insurance, is involved.
- Not transferable: one family member can’t be substituted for another.
- Not refundable if you choose not to use the plan.
- Rates are subject to change annually.
- There’s no ID card or member number. Your membership is kept in your electronic record; it starts the day you sign up and renews on that date each year.
- Only the dentist can decide between the Adult Plan and the Adult Perio Plan, based on your gum health. If you enroll in the Adult Plan before your first visit and the dentist determines you need the Perio Plan, you pay the $200 difference.
Full details: Deluxe In-House Membership Plan.
8-Time Top Doctor, Backed by 800+ Five-Star Reviews
“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.”
“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”
“Have had excellent cleanings and very comfortable experiences with the extraction, implant, fillings and root canals. Highly recommend 10/10.”
“I had an emergency dental issue, and the office got me in within 3 hours. Professional and friendly service.”
“I was so grateful that this office was there for me when I had an dental emergency. Everything about my visit flowed so nicely, professional, friendly, and really a caring space. While no one wants to visit the dentist, I will look foward to my return.”
“Professional state of the art dental facility. Dr.Maxim Godko has an excellent beside manner . Putting my fear of the dentist at ease along side with his assistant. I felt confident in the quality care I received. Thank you”
“Friendly and professional. My new customer emergency was treated like a lifelong customer! Great service.”
“Came in for an emergency left with a new dentist. Great staff and facility, awesome work”
Meet your doctor
Root Canals Done In-House, the Same Day
Dr. Maxim Godko leads every emergency root canal at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, with digital x-rays and the nitrous, oral or IV sedation he gives himself. He graduated from the NYU College of Dentistry and treats patients at both offices, where the team speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian.
8×
8-Time Top Doctor
IV
Sedation given by Dr. Godko
NYU
College of Dentistry graduate
FAQ
Emergency root canal questions, answered
For most teeth, yes. Dr. Godko cleans, disinfects and seals the canals in a single visit, and your new crown is placed the same day. A molar with complex canals or heavy infection sometimes needs a second visit, and you leave out of pain either way.
No referral. Endodontics is one of Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics’ own service lines, so the root canal is done in-house by the office that diagnosed the tooth, with digital x-rays. The crown, any fiber post and the sedation all happen in the same office.
Yes. After the root canal, your new crown is placed the same day, so the treated tooth is protected before you go home and you don’t come back weeks later for it.
Throbbing pain that keeps you up, sensitivity to hot or cold that lingers after the food is gone, pain when you bite, a swollen gum or a bad taste. Digital x-rays confirm it, because damage inside the root can’t be seen in the mirror.
Yes, have it checked. Pain stops when the nerve inside the tooth dies, but the infection stays and keeps spreading into the bone. Pain that disappears after days of throbbing is a reason to call, not a reason to cancel.
No. A bump on the gum near a sore tooth is an abscess draining through the bone. The pressure eases, but the infection inside the tooth is still there, and it needs a root canal or an extraction to clear.
Antibiotics travel through the bloodstream, and the infected pulp sealed inside the tooth has no blood supply left to carry them in. Removing that tissue with a root canal, or removing the tooth, is what treats the source.
Yes. The tooth is fully numbed first, and nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation is available, all given by Dr. Godko, who is certified in all three. With modern anesthesia, a root canal feels much like getting a filling.
The price depends on the tooth, and you see it before treatment starts. We work with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit, and 0% financing through Cherry is available. When budget is tight, a pulpotomy relieves the pain today and the full root canal follows soon after.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics has two offices, in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ. Every procedure is available at both offices.
Same-day smile restoration
We don’t just stop the emergency.You leave with your smile restored.
With emergency, general, cosmetic and implant care all in-house, the problem is resolved and your smile restored at the same visit whenever possible.
Saturday dental emergency? One office sees same-day visits Saturdays 9 am–2 pm; each office’s hours are listed below.
Cracked or chipped
bonded with tooth-colored resin
Crown came off
cemented back in, or your new crown placed the same day
Broken tooth or root canal
protected with a new crown, placed the same day
Tooth lost
come in with a missing tooth, walk out with same-day teeth
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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
End the Tooth Pain Today
Book online or call either office, and you’ll be seen the same day.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, with offices located in Lawrenceville, NJ, located in Mercer County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofHopewell, Hopewell Township, Lawrence Township, Hamilton, Hightstown, Trenton, East Windsor, Ewing, West Windsor, Robbinsville, Pennington, Princeton, NJ, as well as our Skillman, NJ location, located in Somerset County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofBernardsville, Franklin Township, Bridgewater, Bedminster, Warren, South Bound Brook, Hillsborough, Raritan, Montgomery, Somerville, Green Brook, Peapack-Gladstone, Far Hills, Manville, Bernards Township, Millstone, Bound Brook, Rocky Hill, Watchung, North Plainfield, 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.
