1–3 mm
healthy gum pocket depth
In the Montgomery Promenade
Gum Disease Treatment in Skillman, NJ
Every stage, treated in-house at our Skillman, NJ office, just off Route 206. A personalized consultation measures every gum pocket, deep cleanings and a maintenance plan bring gum disease under control, and Dr. Maxim Godko repairs receding gums himself.
- Deep cleaning (SRP)
- Gum grafting in-house
- Maintenance every 3 to 4 months
- No referral needed
800+ five-star reviews · 8-Time Top Doctor
Gum disease treatment in Skillman, NJ
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics treats gum disease at every stage at its Skillman, NJ office, 40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150, in the Montgomery Promenade. Every pocket is measured and your x-rays shown first; a deep cleaning (scaling and root planing), typically in two visits, is followed by a re-check after healing and periodontal maintenance every three to four months. The hygienists perform the cleanings, and Dr. Maxim Godko performs any gum surgery himself, with the cost in your written plan before treatment starts.
- Office
- Skillman, NJ
- From Rocky Hill, NJ
- About 4 min
- First step
- Deep cleaning (SRP)
- Referral
- None: all in-house
Why patients choose us
Every Stage of Gum Disease, Treated in One Office
Elsewhere, gum disease is often split: your dentist handles the early stage, then a periodontist takes over when surgery comes up, and an oral surgeon if a tooth is lost. At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, every stage stays in-house, from the first bleeding to the last maintenance visit.
| Stage | The common hand-off | At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics |
|---|---|---|
| Gingivitis | Your dentist and hygienist | Professional cleaning and home-care coaching |
| Periodontitis | Often a referral for the deep cleaning | Scaling and root planing, in-house |
| Recession | A periodontist’s office for the graft | Gum grafting by Dr. Maxim Godko, in-house |
| A tooth is lost | An oral surgeon, then back to your dentist | Extraction, bone grafting and implants by Dr. Godko |
| For life | Maintenance split between offices | Periodontal maintenance, in-house |
The common hand-off
- Gingivitis
- Your dentist and hygienist
- Periodontitis
- Often a referral for the deep cleaning
- Recession
- A periodontist’s office for the graft
- A tooth is lost
- An oral surgeon, then back to your dentist
- For life
- Maintenance split between offices
At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
- Gingivitis
- Professional cleaning and home-care coaching
- Periodontitis
- Scaling and root planing, in-house
- Recession
- Gum grafting by Dr. Maxim Godko, in-house
- A tooth is lost
- Extraction, bone grafting and implants by Dr. Godko
- For life
- Periodontal maintenance, in-house
One chart, one plan and its cost up front, at both offices.
How it progresses
The Four Stages of Gum Disease
Slide through to see what’s happening under the gumline, and what treatment looks like at each stage.
Stage1of4
Healthy gums
Pockets of 1 to 3 mm
Healthy gums are firm and pink, fit snugly around each tooth and never bleed when you brush or floss.
- A cleaning every six months
- Pocket depths measured at every exam
Causes and risk factors
What Causes Gum Disease
Plaque starts it. Other factors decide how fast it moves and how hard it is to control.
Plaque and tartar
Bacteria in plaque inflame the gums. Plaque left in place hardens into tartar, which brushing can’t remove.
Smoking and vaping
Tobacco is one of the strongest risk factors. It hides bleeding, so the disease can advance unnoticed, and it slows healing.
Diabetes
Uncontrolled blood sugar makes gum infections more likely and harder to settle.
Hormonal changes
Pregnancy and other hormonal shifts make gums more prone to swelling and bleeding.
Genetics
Some people are more susceptible, and gum disease and early tooth loss often run in families.
Dry mouth and crowding
Less saliva lets plaque build faster, and crowded or overlapping teeth are harder to keep clean.
Quick self-check
Could you have gum disease?
Gum disease is silent in its early stages. Tap anything that applies.
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Keep them healthy
Pocket depths are measured at every exam, so gum disease gets caught early, before it costs you teeth.
Your treatment plan
From Diagnosis to Long-Term Control
Removing the bacteria and tartar from below the gumline is the most effective way to fight periodontitis.
- 1
Measure
Every exam
Pocket depths are charted around every tooth and digital x-rays show the bone. You see your chart.
- 2
Deep clean
Two visits
Under local anesthesia, bacteria and tartar below the gumline are removed and the roots smoothed.
- 3
Re-evaluate
After healing
Pockets are measured again. Areas that responded move to maintenance; any still deep get a focused next step.
- 4
Maintain
Every 3–4 months
Periodontal maintenance cleanings with pocket monitoring keep the disease under control.
Don’t put off bleeding gums
Catch Gum Disease Early, Close to Home in Skillman, NJ
Early gum disease rarely hurts, so bleeding gums are easy to put off. Our Skillman, NJ office, at 40 Nevius Blvd in the Montgomery Promenade just off Route 206, makes the first measurement a short trip, and your deep cleaning, the re-check after healing and your maintenance visits all stay at the same address.
- About 4 minutes from Rocky Hill, NJ and 12 minutes from Griggstown, NJ, without traffic
- About 9 minutes from Skillman Park and 10 minutes from Montgomery High School, without traffic
- Swelling, pain or a gum abscess seen the same day, at either office
- Saturday mornings and Wednesday and Thursday evenings at our Lawrenceville, NJ office
OurSkillman, NJ office
40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150,Skillman, NJ08558Just off Route 206 in Montgomery Township.
Typical drive to theSkillman, NJ office without traffic. FromRocky Hill, NJ: about4min viaCounty Route 518.
From Dr. Godko
Deep Cleaning or Regular Cleaning?
A regular cleaning cares for healthy gums above the gumline. A deep cleaning reaches below it to treat diagnosed gum disease, and your pocket measurements decide which one you need.
Deep cleaning vs regular cleaning
Dr. Godko explains the difference, and what to ask if you’ve been told you need a deep cleaning.
Cost & coverage
What Does Gum Disease Treatment Cost in Skillman, NJ?
Your treatment is priced at your personalized consultation, and you see your cost before anything starts. No insurance? The Adult Perio Plan is built for patients being treated for gum disease.
No insurance?Ages 18 and up
Adult Perio Plan
$799 /year
- Everything in the Adult Plan
- Periodontal maintenance cleanings (4 per year total)
- 25% off scaling and root planing (deep cleaning)
- Once deep cleaning is completed, the plan is extended by 1 month (13 months) to fit all 4 cleanings
For patients who complete initial scaling and root planing (deep cleaning) of all 4 quadrants. Deep cleaning is not 100% covered under the Perio Plan, but members get 25% off all needed deep cleaning.
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.
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 stated out with dry bad gum issues and teeth problems, it took a few months but they helped out so much that now my teeth are all clean and under control with no inflammation!”
“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.”
“They've helped me with issues regarding some gum receding and always give recommend tips for great dental hygiene.”
“The hygienist are friendly and gentle, especially for someone who has sensitive gums and/or teeth. And if you have skipped dental care for a while, this is the spot to go to because they don’t make you feel like you are being judged or have anything to be ashamed of …”
“The hygienist used a topical gel on my gums during the cleaning because I told her I have sensitive gums and it drastically reduced the pain I was used to!”
“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.”
“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 have anxiety around dental work due to negative past experience, but Dr. Godko made me feel extremely comfortable and reassured.”
Meet your doctor
Dr. Godko and the Deluxe Team, From First Measurement to Every Graft
Gum disease at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics is treated in-house: the hygienists perform deep cleanings and maintenance, and Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor and NYU College of Dentistry graduate, performs every gum surgery himself, from gum grafting to the extractions and implants that follow when a tooth can’t be saved, at both offices. The team speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian.
8×
8-Time Top Doctor
IV
Sedation given by Dr. Godko
NYU
College of Dentistry graduate
Nervous about the dentist?
Nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation, with Dr. Godko certified in all three.
FAQ
Gum disease treatment in Skillman, NJ: your questions, answered
It is priced at your personalized consultation, once every pocket is measured, and your written plan shows the cost before treatment 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 the in-house Adult Perio membership plan are available too.
Often, yes. A deep cleaning removes the bacteria and tartar below the gumline, and as the infection clears, the gums tighten around the teeth. Every pocket is measured again after healing to see how it responded. Bone already lost doesn’t grow back on its own, which is why early treatment protects the most and maintenance every three to four months keeps the result.
It is treated here, at every stage. The hygienists at our Skillman, NJ office perform your deep cleaning and periodontal maintenance, and Dr. Maxim Godko performs every gum surgery himself, from gum grafting to the extraction, bone grafting and implants if a tooth can’t be saved. No referral is needed.
The deep cleaning is typically done in two visits, one side of the mouth at a time. A re-evaluation visit after healing measures every pocket again, and then periodontal maintenance every three to four months keeps the disease under control, all at the same office.
Every pocket is measured again at the re-evaluation visit. A pocket that is still deep gets a focused next step: another targeted cleaning, Arestin placed in the pocket or maintenance visits closer together. Where gum surgery is needed, Dr. Godko performs it in-house, so your care never moves to another office.
Saving your teeth comes first. Treatment clears the infection and protects the support that is left, which gives a loose tooth its best chance, and Dr. Godko tells you plainly which teeth have a long-term future. When one can’t be saved, the extraction and its replacement happen in the same office.
A deep cleaning is done with local anesthesia, one side of the mouth at a time, so the area is numb and most patients feel only pressure, and you can ask for numbing at any visit. If you’re anxious, nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation, in which you can still respond, is available, and Dr. Godko gives IV sedation himself.
Yes. The Skillman, NJ office is open Friday, 9 am to 5 pm, and Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm. On Saturdays, from 9 am to 2 pm, and on Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 7 pm, our Lawrenceville, NJ office treats gum disease at every stage too.
At 40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150, Skillman, NJ 08558, in the Montgomery Promenade just off Route 206 in Montgomery Township. Without traffic, it is about 24 minutes from Somerset, NJ by County Route 533 and Route 206, and about 29 minutes from Ringoes, NJ by Route 31 and County Route 518.
Home care keeps gums healthy and stops gingivitis, but it can’t reach tartar that has formed below the gumline in a pocket. Once pockets have formed, a deep cleaning is the only way to clean the roots, and daily brushing and flossing then protect the result.
Keep exploring
Related periodontal care
Deep Cleaning
Cleaning below the gum line to treat gum disease.
Periodontal Maintenance
Regular gum cleanings that keep gum disease in check.
Gum Grafting
Exposed roots covered and the gum line protected.
Crown Lengthening
More tooth exposed, to save a tooth or even a gummy smile.
Frenectomy
A tight frenum released.
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
Healthy Gums Never Bleed
If yours do, book a cleaning and exam at our Skillman, NJ office in the Montgomery Promenade. It’s the first step to keeping your natural teeth.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics proudly servesSkillman, NJ, and the neighboring communities ofKendall Park, Montgomery, Pennington, Harlingen, Somerset, Plainsboro, Blawenburg, Hillsborough, Griggstown, Rocky Hill, Hopewell, Kingston, Ringoes, Belle Mead, Princeton, NJ, from ourSkillman, NJ office located at40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150,Skillman, NJ08558, (609) 303-2005.
