Open Saturdays 9 am–2 pm
Emergency Root Canal in Lawrenceville, NJ
When an inflamed or infected nerve is behind the pain, you’re seen the same day at our office on Federal City Road, minutes from I-295. The root canal is done in-house, with no referral, and your new crown is placed the same day. If the full treatment has to wait, a pulpotomy brings relief right away.
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Emergency root canal in Lawrenceville, NJ, treated today
For an emergency root canal in Lawrenceville, NJ, Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics sees you the same day at 100 Federal City Rd, Suite 104B, in Lawrence Township, minutes from I-295, with Saturday hours and Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor, does the root canal in-house with no outside referral, most in one visit, and your new crown is placed the same day. If the root canal can’t be finished at that visit, a pulpotomy eases the pain right away.
- Office
- Lawrenceville, NJ
- Saturdays
- 9 am–2 pm
- Referral
- None needed
- Most root canals
- One visit
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
Six days a week
Root Canal Relief in Lawrence Township, Saturdays Included
Root canal pain rarely picks a convenient day. Our Lawrenceville, NJ office on Federal City Road sees same-day visits Monday through Saturday, so the root canal and the crown happen at one address without waiting out the weekend.
- Saturdays 9 am–2 pm, for a tooth that flares up at the end of the week
- Wednesday and Thursday until 7 pm, for pain that builds through the workday
- About 13 minutes from Hamilton, NJ by Route 33 and I-295 and 14 minutes from Hamilton Square, NJ by I-295, without traffic
- About 15 minutes from Titusville, NJ and Princeton Junction, NJ, without traffic
OurLawrenceville, NJ office
100 Federal City Rd, Suite 104B,Lawrenceville, NJ08648On Federal City Road in Lawrence Township, minutes from I-295.
Typical drive to theLawrenceville, NJ office without traffic. FromEwing, NJ: about7min viaRoute 31 and Federal City Road.
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.
01
Inflamed nerve
Decay, a crack or an injury lets bacteria reach the pulp.
02
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.
04
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
What an Emergency Root Canal Costs in Lawrenceville, NJ
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.”
“Dr. Godko was able to put a plan in place that helps me clearly understand what’s needed, what the different options are, and what I could expect regarding insurance coverage and additional costs.”
“I went to Deluxe Dentistry after having issues with my root canals from a previous dental office and I feel Deluxe saved my teeth.”
“He’s the absolute best. Kind, gentle, patient, honest (doesn’t upsell you on treatments you don’t need, I dealt with that with other dentists)”
“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.”
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 in Lawrenceville, NJ: your questions, answered
Yes. Call (609) 400-1393 or (609) 303-2005 and you’re seen the same day at 100 Federal City Rd, Suite 104B, in Lawrence Township. Dr. Godko confirms with digital x-rays that the nerve is the source and treats it at that visit: most root canals are finished in one visit, and your new crown is placed the same day.
You can book with us directly, with no referral. Endodontics is one of Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics’ own service lines, so the office that diagnoses the tooth treats it, and the crown, any fiber post and the sedation happen in the same office, from your first call to the crown.
No. A hospital emergency room can’t perform dental procedures; it can prescribe antibiotics and refer you to a dentist. Go to the ER or call 911 first for trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling near the eye or spreading down the neck, or a high fever. For the tooth itself, call us: the root canal or extraction that treats the source happens here, the same day.
Both happen at this office. Once the x-rays confirm the nerve is the source, most root canals are cleaned, disinfected and sealed in that one visit. When your time or budget is tight, a pulpotomy removes the inflamed tissue and brings relief right away, and the complete root canal follows within a short time. A molar with complex canals or heavy infection sometimes needs a second visit, and you leave out of pain either way.
The price depends on the tooth and what it needs, and you know the full cost before you agree to anything. With insurance, we work with your insurance to ensure you receive the maximum benefit. Without it, our in-house membership plans and 0% financing through Cherry are available. When budget is tight, a pulpotomy relieves the pain today and the full root canal follows soon after.
Yes. The hours are 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 and Saturday 9 am–2 pm. A tooth that flares up at the end of the week doesn’t have to wait until Monday, and pain that builds through a workday can be seen on a Wednesday or Thursday evening.
Without traffic, about 16 minutes from Washington Crossing, NJ by Route 31, about 19 minutes from Plainsboro, NJ and about 24 minutes from East Windsor, NJ by Route 1 and I-295, to 100 Federal City Rd in Lawrence Township.
Yes. Your tooth is numbed completely before treatment starts, and if you want help relaxing, Dr. Godko gives nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation (in which you can still respond) himself; he is certified in all three. Tell the team you’re nervous when you call, and your visit is paced around you.
Yes, if you had local anesthesia only: you can drive yourself and return to work that day. Wait to eat until the numbness wears off, so you don’t bite your cheek or tongue, then start with softer foods on the other side for the first day. Brush and floss the treated tooth from the first day, gently around the gum while it’s tender. After oral or IV sedation, someone drives you home and you rest for the day.
When the tooth can be restored, a root canal saves it: the infection is removed and a crown protects your natural tooth. If the x-rays show it can’t be restored, you hear why and see your options and their costs before anything is decided, and the choice stays yours.
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? Same-day visits at our Lawrenceville, NJ office, Saturdays 9 am–2 pm.
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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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
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End the Tooth Pain Today
Book online or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office on Federal City Road, open Saturdays 9 am–2 pm, and you’ll be seen the same day.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics proudly servesLawrenceville, NJ, and the neighboring communities ofYardville, Robbinsville, Princeton Junction, Titusville, Mercerville, Hamilton, Plainsboro, Hamilton Square, West Trenton, Trenton, Princeton, West Windsor, Hopewell, Ewing, Pennington, NJ, from ourLawrenceville, NJ office located at100 Federal City Rd, Suite 104B,Lawrenceville, NJ08648, (609) 400-1393.
