Two checks, every visit
Oral Cancer Screening in Skillman, NJ
Two screenings at every visit to our Skillman, NJ office in the Montgomery Promenade: your hygienist checks during your cleaning, your dentist checks again during your exam, and neither costs extra.
- 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 in Skillman, NJ
At Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics in Skillman, NJ, 40 Nevius Blvd in the Montgomery Promenade, an oral cancer screening is part of every exam and hygiene appointment. Your hygienist and then your dentist look over your lips, gums, tongue, cheeks, palate, floor of mouth and throat, and gently check the lymph nodes in your head and neck. It’s included at no additional charge, and results are explained in plain language. 8-Time Top Doctor; 800+ five-star reviews.
- Office
- Skillman, NJ
- From Harlingen, NJ
- About 6 min
- Screened by
- Hygienist + dentist
- Cost
- Included, not an add-on
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.
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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.
Close to home
A Worrying Spot, Checked Close to Home in Skillman, NJ
If a sore, patch or lump hasn’t healed in two weeks, there’s no need to wait for your next cleaning. Our Skillman, NJ office is at 40 Nevius Blvd in the Montgomery Promenade, just off Route 206.
- About 6 minutes from Harlingen, NJ and 7 minutes from Montgomery, NJ, without traffic
- About 8 minutes from Kingston, NJ and 12 minutes from Griggstown, NJ, without traffic
- Your lips are checked every visit, a good habit for anyone who spends sunny weekends at Skillman Park or the Sourland Mountain Preserve
- Both offices are ready to immediately assist, with Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm 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.
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.”
“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 a great experience at Deluxe Dentistry. They worked with me to get the out of pocket cost down, and have amazing customer service. Highly recommend”
“… They explain everything clearly, answer any questions, and make you feel like more than just another appointment. You can tell they genuinely care about doing a great job and making sure you’re satisfied.”
“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.”
FAQ
Oral cancer screening in Skillman, NJ: your questions, answered
At your regular checkup at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, 40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150, in the Montgomery Promenade just off Route 206. The Skillman, NJ office is open Monday to Thursday, 9 am to 6 pm, and Friday, 9 am to 5 pm; call (609) 303-2005.
Two people, every visit: your hygienist screens during your cleaning, and your dentist screens again during your exam. The team is led by Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor, and every result is explained in plain language.
Yes. It’s included with every examination at no additional charge, never an add-on. For the rest of your care, 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. Without insurance, an in-house membership plan covers your exams for one yearly fee.
Don’t wait for your next checkup. If a sore, patch or lump hasn’t healed in two weeks, call (609) 303-2005: both offices are ready to immediately assist, and the Lawrenceville, NJ office is open Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm.
At every exam and hygiene appointment, not once a year. Every patient is screened at every visit, not just those who ask.
The back of your throat, and the lymph nodes in your head and neck, which are checked by gentle touch for swelling or firmness. Inside the mouth, your lips, gums, tongue, cheeks and the roof and floor of your mouth are checked by sight and touch.
Because early changes don’t always hurt or show, and early detection is the single most important factor in successful treatment. Two trained looks at a visit you’re already having catch what a mirror at home can miss.
You hear what was seen and what it could mean, in plain language and without alarm; most changes in the mouth have harmless causes. A spot may be rechecked or evaluated further, and your dentist explains the next steps clearly before anything else happens.
Without traffic, about 13 minutes from Hopewell, NJ by County Route 518 and about 9 minutes from Belle Mead, NJ on Route 206.
No. It’s a non-invasive look and a gentle touch, done during your regular dental exam.
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Related care
Dental Exams
A complete check of your teeth, gums and bite.
Teeth Cleaning
A thorough cleaning that clears plaque, tartar and surface stains.
Dental X-Rays
Digital x-rays that show what the eye can’t see.
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
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
A check that could matter most
Book your next checkup online, at the Montgomery Promenade in Skillman, NJ or in Lawrenceville, NJ; the screening comes with it.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics proudly servesSkillman, NJ, and the neighboring communities ofHarlingen, Ringoes, Rocky Hill, Princeton, Blawenburg, Pennington, Griggstown, Hopewell, Plainsboro, Hillsborough, Kingston, Montgomery, Somerset, Belle Mead, Kendall Park, NJ, from ourSkillman, NJ office located at40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150,Skillman, NJ08558, (609) 303-2005.
