Sedation Dentistry in Skillman, NJ

Dr. Maxim Godko, at every level. He is certified in nitrous oxide, oral and IV sedation, gives all three himself and keeps a current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification. With IV sedation, a sleep-like state in which you can still respond, he raises or lowers the level in real time throughout your treatment, and during oral and IV sedation he monitors your heart rate, blood oxygen, blood pressure and breathing from start to finish.

Yes. Mention sedation when you book at our Skillman, NJ office, and Dr. Godko plans your level with you at your personalized consultation, matching it to your anxiety and to the treatment you need. Sedation isn’t only for surgery: it’s offered across everyday care, from cleanings to root canals, extractions and implants.

Dr. Godko makes the final call with you, matching the level to your anxiety and your treatment. Nitrous oxide suits mild anxiety and short procedures, oral sedation suits moderate anxiety, and IV sedation suits severe dental phobia or complex procedures.

It depends on the level you choose: with nitrous oxide you stay fully conscious, with oral sedation you may fall asleep but can still communicate, and IV sedation brings a deep, sleep-like state in which you can still respond. Oral sedation makes you quite groggy, and you awaken with a gentle nudge. IV sedation is the deepest level of relaxation Deluxe offers, and many patients remember little or nothing of the procedure.

Yes. Dr. Godko gives the sedation, and the care you’re sedated for happens in the same visit, with no referral out. IV sedation often allows more complex treatment to be completed in fewer appointments, and Dr. Godko can adjust your sedation level in real time as he works.

Sedation dentistry is priced at your personalized consultation, once Dr. Godko knows the level and the treatment you need.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 is available, and in-house membership plans help patients without insurance. Nothing is scheduled until you decide.

Coverage for sedation depends on your plan and the treatment it’s used for, so we check your dental benefits before treatment. 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.

Calm, one step at a time. Dr. Godko plans your level with you at your personalized consultation, and you get detailed instructions for the type you’re having. On the day, the sedation takes effect first; only once you’re comfortable are your teeth and gums numbed with local anesthesia, and Dr. Godko checks in with you throughout treatment.

It is part of the plan. Dr. Godko chooses the level around your anxiety, your medical history and the procedure you need at your personalized consultation, and he coordinates with your physician when necessary.

Without traffic, about 16 minutes to Hillsborough, NJ on Route 206, about 18 minutes to Plainsboro, NJ on County Route 518 and about 21 minutes to Pennington, NJ by Cherry Valley Road and Route 206. After oral or IV sedation, a friend or family member drives you home and stays with you.