Oral cancer screening
Oral Cancer Screening
Your hygienist and your dentist each screen for oral, head and neck cancer at every exam. It’s comfortable, it’s part of the visit, and it’s never an add-on.
- Every patient, every visit
- By sight and by touch
- Head and neck lymph nodes
- Results in plain language
800+ five-star reviews · 8-Time Top Doctor
Oral cancer screening at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
An oral cancer screening is a non-invasive check of your mouth, head and neck for early signs of cancer. At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, your hygienist and your dentist each screen you at every exam and hygiene appointment, by sight and by touch, included at no additional charge. 8-Time Top Doctor; 800+ five-star reviews.
- When
- Every exam & cleaning
- Screened by
- Hygienist + dentist
- Cost
- Included, not an add-on
- Results
- In plain language
Two trained looks
Two Screenings at Every Visit, Included, Never an Add-On
Early detection is the single most important factor in successful treatment, so it’s built into your standard of care, every time. Your hygienist screens during your cleaning and your dentist screens again during your exam. Learn more in the ADA’s guide to oral cancer and the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research’s oral cancer overview.
- 1
Look
Visual exam
Lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, the roof and floor of the mouth, and the back of the throat.
- 2
Feel
Palpation
A gentle check of the mouth tissues and the lymph nodes in your head and neck.
- 3
Explain
Next steps
Results in plain language, with no medical jargon; if anything needs further evaluation, your dentist explains the next steps clearly.
Where we look
Eight places, checked at every visit
Tap a number to see what your hygienist and dentist look for in each area.
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Tongue
The top, the sides and underneath, checked by sight and gentle touch.
Know the risks and the signs
Who is at risk, and what to watch for
Anyone can get oral cancer, but some things raise the risk. If you notice any of the signs below for two weeks or more, don’t wait for your next checkup: both offices are ready to immediately assist.
A sore that won’t heal
Any mouth sore that hasn’t healed within two weeks.
Red or white patches
On the gums, tongue or cheeks.
A lump or thickening
In the cheek, on the tongue or in the neck.
Numbness or pain
In the mouth or lips, with no clear cause.
Swallowing or voice changes
Trouble swallowing or a lasting voice change.
Dentures fitting differently
A swelling that changes how they fit.
Meet your dentist
Screened at every exam
Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor and NYU College of Dentistry graduate, leads the team that screens every patient at every exam and hygiene appointment, at both offices. The team speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian, and every result is explained in plain language.
8×
8-Time Top Doctor
IV
Sedation given by Dr. Godko
NYU
College of Dentistry graduate
Payment options
The screening is included. For everything else: insurance, financing and membership plans
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.
“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 had a lovely first visit experience at Deluxe dentistry. Dr Godko is very thorough, explained everything in great detail while addressing my fears and concerns about an inevitable oral surgery. The staff is absolutely wonderful!”
“My dental cleaning was lovely per the usual. The front desk staff is great. My hygienist Alex is amazing & so is Dr. Godko.”
“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”
“All of the staff, from the receptionist, to the hygienist, to the doctors were great. A great experience everytime we have an appointment here.”
“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”
“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.”
“Root canals are awful, but Deluxe Dentistry made things very comfortable for me. I even got to watch my favorite movie on Netflix!”
FAQ
Oral cancer screening: your questions, answered
A non-invasive check of your mouth, head and neck for early signs of cancer or precancerous changes: sores, patches, lumps or thickened tissue. At Deluxe, it’s part of every exam and hygiene appointment.
Cancer that starts in the mouth or the back of the throat: the lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, the roof or floor of the mouth, or the tonsils. Found early, it is far easier to treat.
A careful look at your lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, the roof and floor of your mouth and the back of your throat, and a gentle check by touch of the mouth tissues and the lymph nodes in your head and neck.
No. It’s a non-invasive look and a gentle touch, done during your regular dental exam.
At every dental exam and hygiene appointment. At Deluxe, every patient is screened at every visit, not just those who ask.
No. Oral cancer screening is included with every examination at no additional charge. It’s not an add-on or an upsell.
No. A screening finds changes that deserve a closer look. Most changes in the mouth have harmless causes, and if anything needs further evaluation, your dentist explains the next steps clearly.
A sore that doesn’t heal within two weeks, a red or white patch, a lump or thickening, numbness, trouble swallowing or a voice change that lasts. Don’t wait for your next checkup: both offices are ready to immediately assist with any concern.
You hear exactly what was seen and what it could mean, in plain language, with no medical jargon and no unnecessary alarm. A spot may be rechecked, or evaluated further, and your dentist explains the next steps clearly.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics has two offices, in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ. Every procedure is available at both offices.
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Dentures and Partials
Full and partial dentures fitted to your mouth.
Gum Disease Treatment
Bleeding or receding gums treated before they cost you teeth.
Tooth-Colored Fillings
Tooth-colored fillings that blend in with your smile.
Tooth Sensitivity Treatment
Find the cause of the sensitivity, then treat it.
Nightguards
Custom nightguards that protect teeth from grinding and clenching.
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
A check that could matter most
Your screening is part of every exam. Book yours online today.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, with offices located in Lawrenceville, NJ, located in Mercer County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofHopewell Township, Princeton, Ewing, Hamilton, West Windsor, Lawrence Township, Trenton, Pennington, Hopewell, Hightstown, East Windsor, Robbinsville, NJ, as well as our Skillman, NJ location, located in Somerset County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofBernards Township, Bedminster, Manville, Hillsborough, Montgomery, Bound Brook, South Bound Brook, Peapack-Gladstone, Branchburg, Franklin Township, Raritan, Bridgewater, Somerville, Bernardsville, Rocky Hill, Warren, North Plainfield, Far Hills, Green Brook, Millstone, Watchung, NJ.
Schedule your appointment online, or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
