Emergency tooth pain relief
Pulpotomy
Fast relief from the throbbing pain of an inflamed tooth nerve, for adults. After a personalized consultation, the pain stops today, and the complete root canal follows in the same office.
- Relief right away
- Same-day emergency visits
- Root canal in the same office
- New crown placed the same day
800+ five-star reviews · 8-Time Top Doctor
Pulpotomy at Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics performs emergency pulpotomies for adults at both of its offices. After a personalized consultation and digital x-rays, the inflamed pulp is removed from the crown of the tooth for relief right away, and the complete root canal follows in-house within a short time, with your new crown placed the same day.
- Visits
- Two: relief today, the root canal soon after
- Comfort
- Numbing first; sedation available
- Where
- Both offices
- Who it’s for
- Adults in pain
Why patients choose Deluxe
Relief Today, and the Complete Root Canal in the Same Office
Most of what you’ll read about pulpotomy is about children’s baby teeth. For an adult with a throbbing tooth, a pulpotomy is the emergency first step that stops the pain when there’s no time or budget for the full root canal that day, and keeps your natural tooth ready to be saved. At Deluxe, the next step is already planned: the complete root canal and your new crown follow in the same office, with no referral. The ADA explains root canal treatment, the step that follows.
Is it pulpitis?
Signs the Nerve Inside Your Tooth Is Inflamed
Pulpitis is inflammation of the pulp, the soft core of nerves, blood vessels and connective tissue at the center of the tooth. It usually starts with deep decay, a crack or an injury, and these are the signs it gives.
Throbbing pain on its own
Pain that starts without anything touching the tooth, and pulses with your heartbeat.
Lingering hot or cold pain
Sensitivity that keeps aching long after the cold drink or hot food is gone.
Pain that wakes you up
A toothache that keeps you up at night or gets worse when you lie down.
Pain when you bite
A sharp or deep ache when you chew or press on the tooth.
A deep cavity or crack
A large cavity, a broken filling or a cracked tooth that has started to hurt.
Pain that suddenly stops
Severe pain that goes quiet, or a tooth turning darker, can mean the nerve has died. The tooth still needs treatment.
Pulp removed from the chamber only; the roots wait for the root canal
Pulpotomy vs root canal
Two Steps, One Saved Tooth
Pulpotomy
The inflamed pulp is removed from the crown of the tooth only, and the tooth is sealed. The pain stops right away.
Your visit
What Happens at an Emergency Pulpotomy
- 1
Exam & x-rays
Diagnosis
Your symptoms, an exam and digital x-rays confirm an inflamed nerve in a tooth that can be saved.
- 2
Numb the tooth
Comfortable
The tooth is fully numbed, with sedation available if you’re anxious.
- 3
Remove & seal
Relief
The tooth is isolated, the inflamed pulp is removed from the crown of the tooth, the chamber is cleaned and medicated, and a filling seals it until the root canal.
- 4
Root canal & crown
Soon after
You return within a short time for the complete root canal and the new crown that protects the tooth.
Payment options
How Much Does a Pulpotomy Cost?
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.
“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 googled emergency dentist and found Deluxe Dentistry and Dr. Godko saw me an hour later. And I’ll never go to another dentist again.”
“The staff have been amazing with scheduling me when I was experiencing pain especially being in my third trimester. Can’t recommend this place enough!!”
“I woke with excruciating pain and had no choice but to find a dentist who would cater to my extreme fear. After my consult with Dr. Godko, I needed much dental work and possibly two root canals or an extraction.”
“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 was terrified of the dentist they made my experience very good I thank God I found this dentist and I will definitely be returning”
“All of the staff, from the receptionist, to the hygienist, to the doctors were great. A great experience everytime we have an appointment here.”
“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”
Meet your dentist
Emergency Relief, Then the Root Canal, in One Office
Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor and NYU College of Dentistry graduate, handles dental emergencies in-house and performs root canal therapy, so the tooth relieved today is finished in the same office. He and his team, who speak English, Ukrainian and Russian, see emergencies at both offices.
8×
8-Time Top Doctor
IV
Sedation given by Dr. Godko
NYU
College of Dentistry graduate
FAQ
Pulpotomy: Your Questions, Answered
An emergency treatment for severe tooth pain caused by pulpitis, an inflamed nerve, sometimes called a partial root canal. The inflamed pulp is removed from the crown of the tooth and the tooth is sealed, which brings relief right away. A complete root canal follows within a short time.
No. It is best known as a treatment for baby teeth, often called a “baby root canal,” where it keeps the tooth in place until the adult tooth comes in. In an adult tooth, a pulpotomy is the emergency first step that stops the pain before a complete root canal. Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics performs pulpotomies for adults.
No. A pulpotomy removes the pulp from the crown of the tooth only. A root canal removes it from the roots as well, then cleans, shapes and seals every canal. The pulpotomy stops the pain; the root canal finishes the job.
A pulpectomy goes further than a pulpotomy: it removes all of the pulp, from the crown and every root, and is the first part of a complete root canal.
When time or money is the limiting factor that day. The pulpotomy relieves the pain right away, and the complete root canal is scheduled within a short time.
Yes. A pulpotomy isn’t a final treatment, and every tooth that has one needs the complete root canal within a short time, done at Deluxe in the same office.
Right away for most patients, because the inflamed tissue causing the pressure is removed. Some soreness or tenderness when you bite can last a few days.
The tooth is fully numbed first. If you’re anxious, nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation is available, with Dr. Godko certified in all three.
A pulpotomy is priced at your personalized consultation, once Dr. Godko has examined the tooth. 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 in-house membership plans are available too.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics has two offices, in Lawrenceville, NJ and Skillman, NJ. Every procedure is available at both offices.
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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
Stop the Pain Today
Call either office for a same-day emergency visit and a personalized consultation. Relief starts at your first visit.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics, with offices located in Lawrenceville, NJ, located in Mercer County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofLawrence Township, Ewing, Robbinsville, East Windsor, Hopewell Township, West Windsor, Hamilton, Pennington, Hightstown, Hopewell, Trenton, Princeton, NJ, as well as our Skillman, NJ location, located in Somerset County, NJ, proudly serving the towns ofWarren, Bound Brook, Green Brook, Somerville, Franklin Township, Rocky Hill, South Bound Brook, Bernards Township, Manville, Montgomery, Bedminster, Bridgewater, Bernardsville, Branchburg, Raritan, Millstone, Hillsborough, Far Hills, Watchung, Peapack-Gladstone, North Plainfield, NJ.
Schedule your appointment online, or call our Lawrenceville, NJ office at (609) 400-1393 or our Skillman, NJ office at (609) 303-2005.
