Smile Makeover in Lawrenceville, NJ

Dr. Maxim Godko designs the whole plan around your goals, and every part of the makeover, from whitening to porcelain veneers, is done in-house by the Deluxe team, with the artistry and precision a natural-looking smile needs.

Health first (cavities and gums), then straightening if needed, then whitening, then bonding, veneers or crowns matched to your brightest natural shade.

Anyone unhappy with more than one thing about their smile: stains, chips, gaps, worn or uneven teeth, crowding, a gummy smile (gum contouring, or Botox when the lip is the cause), missing teeth or old dental work that no longer matches. Healthy teeth and gums come first, so any decay or gum disease is treated as part of the plan.

It depends on the treatments in your plan. In-office whitening and bonding are each done in one visit, porcelain veneers take three visits (consultation, preparation with temporaries, then final placement), you leave with your new teeth the same day an implant is placed, and straightening first with Invisalign adds months. Your timeline is set out in your plan at your consultation.

Yes. Many makeovers treat only the upper teeth that show when you smile, and whiten the lower teeth to match.

As many as show when you smile and need a change, usually the upper teeth, with the rest matched by whitening.

Missing teeth are part of the plan. A single tooth implant or an implant bridge fills the gap, with titanium implants, the gold standard, placed by Dr. Godko. A single implant is starting at $3,199, including the implant, the abutment and the crown. A dental bridge is the choice when implants aren’t the right fit.

They’re treated first, with tooth-colored fillings that disappear into the smile. Cosmetic work placed over decay or inflamed gums doesn’t last. See gum disease treatment.

Yes. Plans can start with whitening or the most visible teeth and continue later, each stage with its own plan.

You talk through what you like and don’t like about your smile, your teeth and gums are examined with digital x-rays, and Dr. Godko explains which treatments fit and in what order. The consultation is built around your expectations, and you’re welcome to bring photos of smiles you like. Dr. Godko finds the best approach for your teeth, not the most treatment.

No. Dr. Godko recommends only what your smile needs and never pushes treatment you don’t need. Sometimes that means a simpler, less expensive plan with even better results.

Only when teeth are crowded or rotated. Straightening first means fewer and thinner veneers, and Invisalign is done in the same office.

No. A makeover is mostly cosmetic and treats the teeth that show when you smile. A full mouth reconstruction rebuilds the bite and every tooth, often with crowns, implants and gum treatment.

Yes. Worn or broken teeth are rebuilt with bonding, veneers or crowns as part of the plan, and the bite is checked so the new teeth meet evenly.

A smile that suits your face and feels natural, more confidence in photos and conversation, and teeth that are healthier and easier to keep clean, because health problems are treated first and straighter teeth are simpler to brush and floss.

Coffee, tea, red wine and smoking stain enamel over time, some antibiotics taken in childhood leave gray or banded teeth that whitening can’t lift, grinding and acidic drinks wear edges short, an injury chips or cracks teeth, and spacing and gum line are often inherited. The cause decides the treatment: surface stains are whitened, deep stains are covered, worn edges are rebuilt, and grinding gets a night guard to protect the new work.

Tooth length, width, shape and shade are planned around your face, lips and gum line, not a one-size template, and you approve the plan before any work.

Say so at your consultation. Tooth length, width, shape and shade are planned around what you want, nothing is shaped until you approve the plan, and the shape, shade and bite are checked against that approved design before the final veneers are bonded.

The highest-quality porcelain keeps its shade and luster. Regular checkups and cleanings keep your smile looking its best, and each piece is checked at your visits and refreshed or replaced when it wears.

No. Whitening brightens natural teeth only, not porcelain, crowns or fillings. That’s why teeth are whitened first and the restorations are matched to your brightest shade.

Yes. Bonding or veneers lengthen short or worn teeth, and when too much gum shows, gum contouring reveals more of the tooth. Dr. Godko also uses Botox for gummy smiles caused by the lip.

Not when it’s designed for your face. Shade is chosen against your skin tone and the whites of your eyes, tooth shapes follow your lip line, and slight natural variation is built in rather than a row of identical white teeth.

Each step is planned for your comfort, and the team speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian. For veneers, your teeth are numbed first with local anesthesia, and for patients who prefer it, nitrous oxide, oral and IV sedation are available, given by Dr. Godko himself. See sedation dentistry.

Yes, with protection. A custom night guard is part of the plan for anyone who grinds.

Brush twice a day with a non-abrasive toothpaste, floss daily, and keep your cleanings and checkups so each piece is checked as it wears. Go easy on coffee, tea, red wine and smoking, which stain natural teeth and bonding, wear a night guard if you grind, and don’t bite ice, pens or packaging.

Yes. Once the final work is placed, you eat as usual, avoiding the same hard things that chip natural teeth.

Usually very little. Most people go back to work and normal routines right after whitening, bonding or veneers. Some mild, short-lived sensitivity is common after whitening or new restorations.

They may feel a little different for the first few days while you get used to their shape. Your bite is checked at placement, and both offices are ready to immediately assist with any concerns, including a quick adjustment if anything feels high.

An in-house membership plan covers your cleanings, exams and x-rays for one yearly fee, with savings on other treatment. 0% financing through Cherry is also available. Many patients qualify for 0% interest plans if paid on time.

Yes: book online anytime at www.deluxedentistry.com/schedule-appointment. You can also call (609) 400-1393 or (609) 303-2005 during office hours.