Pulpotomy in Skillman, NJ

Yes. A pulpotomy is an emergency treatment for severe tooth pain caused by pulpitis, an inflamed nerve, sometimes called a partial root canal. In an adult tooth, it is the emergency first step that stops the pain before a complete root canal: the inflamed pulp is removed from the crown of the tooth and the tooth is sealed, which brings relief right away. Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics performs pulpotomies for adults at our Skillman, NJ office in the Montgomery Promenade and at our Lawrenceville, NJ office. 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.

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.

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.

No, a pulpotomy isn’t a final treatment, and it lasts only until your root canal. Every tooth that has one needs the complete root canal within a short time, done at Deluxe in the same office, because the seal on the tooth is there only until the root canal is done.

Few risks, when the root canal follows as planned. The risk is in waiting: the pulp left in the roots can become infected, the pain can return as an abscess, and a tooth with a deep cavity stays weaker until it is restored. That’s why the root canal is booked before you leave.

Some soreness or tenderness when you bite can last a few days. Pain that builds instead of easing shouldn’t wait: returning pain means the tooth needs its root canal now, and it’s seen the same day. Call (609) 303-2005 or (609) 400-1393; both offices are ready to assist immediately, and our Lawrenceville, NJ office is open until 7 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays and from 9 am to 2 pm on Saturdays.

The tooth is fully numbed first. If you’re anxious, Dr. Godko gives nitrous oxide for light relaxation, oral sedation or IV sedation, a sleep-like state in which you can still respond, and he is certified in all three. After oral or IV sedation, a friend or family member drives you home and stays with you.

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.

Yes. Both happen at 40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150, with Dr. Maxim Godko: the pulpotomy at your emergency visit, then the complete root canal within a short time, with your new crown placed the same day as the root canal. There is no referral to another office, and every procedure is also available at our Lawrenceville, NJ office.

Without traffic, about 8 minutes from Kingston, NJ and about 7 minutes from Blawenburg, NJ, both on County Route 518, and about 12 minutes from Griggstown, NJ by Canal Road and County Route 518, to 40 Nevius Blvd, Suite 150, in the Montgomery Promenade. Call ahead for a same-day emergency visit.