Abscess & swelling, Saturdays too
Tooth Abscess Treatment in Lawrenceville, NJ
A throbbing tooth, a swollen cheek or a bad taste points to infection. At our office on Federal City Road, minutes from I-295 and open Saturdays 9 am–2 pm , it’s seen the same day and treated at the source.
- Seen the same day
- Root canal or extraction in-house
- Saturdays 9 am–2 pm
- No referral
800+ five-star reviews · 8-Time Top Doctor
Tooth abscess treatment in Lawrenceville, NJ
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics treats tooth abscesses the same day you call at 100 Federal City Rd, Suite 104B, in Lawrence Township, new patient or not. Dr. Maxim Godko treats the infection at its source: draining it when needed, then saving the tooth with a root canal or removing it himself when it can’t be saved, all in-house with no referral. 800+ five-star reviews.
- Office
- Lawrenceville, NJ
- Saturdays
- 9 am–2 pm
- Treated with
- Root canal or extraction
- Antibiotics alone
- Don’t cure it
Treated, not just explained
Treated at the Source, the Same Day, With No Referral
Health guides explain what an abscess is. None of them can drain one. Drainage, a root canal or an extraction happens here, in-house. At Deluxe, the visit that diagnoses your infection also treats it, with no referral to an endodontist or oral surgeon. The American Dental Association’s abscess guide is clear that an abscess needs a dentist.
- 1
Pinpoint the tooth Exam and digital x-rays
Shows which tooth is infected and how far the infection has reached.
- 2
Ease the pressure Draining when needed
The infection is drained and the area between tooth and gum cleaned.
- 3
Treat the tooth Root canal or extraction
A root canal removes the infected tissue and keeps the tooth; if it can’t be saved, it’s removed and replacement is planned.
- 4
Control the spread Antibiotics alongside
Prescribed with the treatment when needed, not instead of it, plus clear aftercare instructions.
Don’t wait if…
swelling is spreading toward your eye or throat, you have a fever, or it’s hard to breathe or swallow. Those are signs the infection has spread. For trouble breathing, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
Quick self-check
Is it an abscess?
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An abscess is a pocket of pus that forms when bacteria reach the pulp of a tooth, most often through decay, gum disease or a crack.
Myths vs facts
Three myths about tooth infections
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Why it’s urgent
Why a tooth infection shouldn’t wait
Oral infections left untreated can spread beyond the tooth, which is why they’re handled as a true emergency.
It begins inside the tooth
Bacteria reach the pulp through decay, gum disease or a crack, and pus builds up.
It can travel
Into the jaw, neck and head, and in rare cases into the bloodstream.
It’s preventable
Daily hygiene and routine checkups lower the chance of an abscess.
Evenings & Saturdays
An Infection Shouldn’t Wait for Monday
An abscess doesn’t keep office hours, and it doesn’t settle on its own. Our office on Federal City Road, minutes from I-295 in Lawrence Township, sees it the same day and treats the source, with evening hours midweek and Saturday mornings.
- Saturdays 9 am–2 pm, so swelling that starts on a Friday is treated before Monday
- Wednesday and Thursday evenings until 7 pm
- Drainage, root canals and extractions all done here, with no referral
- About 11 minutes from Trenton, NJ and about 15 minutes from Titusville, NJ, without traffic
OurLawrenceville, NJ office
100 Federal City Rd, Suite 104B,Lawrenceville, NJ08648On Federal City Road in Lawrence Township, minutes from I-295.
Typical drive to theLawrenceville, NJ office without traffic. FromEwing, NJ: about7min viaRoute 31 and Federal City Road.
Watch
How a root canal clears an infected tooth
Many abscessed teeth are saved with a root canal. Dr. Godko explains how it works.
How a root canal really works
The secret of a successful root canal.
Full scope, in-house
Infection Care In-House: Endodontics, Oral Surgery, Periodontics & Prosthodontics
An abscess starts in the pulp or the gum, and both are treated here. Each is a Deluxe service line at both offices.
In-house service line
Endodontics
A root canal removes the infected pulp, seals the canals and saves the tooth, the same day for emergencies.
- Root canals
- Emergency root canals
In-house service line
Oral Surgery
When the tooth can’t be saved, Dr. Godko drains the infection and removes the tooth himself, protecting the bone for what comes next.
- Drainage
- Surgical extractions
- Socket preservation
In-house service line
Periodontics
A gum abscess is cleaned out below the gumline, with no referral to a periodontist.
- Scaling & root planing
In-house service line
Prosthodontics
After the infection clears, the tooth is restored with a crown, or replaced with an implant, bridge or partial.
- Crowns
- Bridges
- Implants
8-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 had an emergency dental issue, and the office got me in within 3 hours. Professional and friendly service.”
“I was terrified about going to the dentist. Dr Godko was very patient and compassionate. And most importantly, did not hurt me and explained everything he was doing.”
“Very professional and kind staff. Makes you want to come back to the practice. And the doctor was amazing, barely felt my root canal.”
“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”
“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”
“I was so grateful that this office was there for me when I had an dental emergency. Everything about my visit flowed so nicely, professional, friendly, and really a caring space. While no one wants to visit the dentist, I will look foward to my return.”
“Fit me for an emergency right away. Very pleasant experience.”
“Friendly and professional. My new customer emergency was treated like a lifelong customer! Great service.”
“Came in for an emergency left with a new dentist. Great staff and facility, awesome work”
Meet your dentist
The dentist who treats your infection
Dr. Maxim Godko, an 8-Time Top Doctor, graduated from the NYU College of Dentistry and is certified in nitrous, oral and IV sedation. He performs every extraction himself and treats abscesses at both offices.
8×
8-Time Top Doctor
IV
Sedation given by Dr. Godko
NYU
College of Dentistry graduate
Payment options
Tooth abscess treatment costs in Lawrenceville, NJ
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 termsNervous about the dentist?
Nitrous oxide, oral sedation or IV sedation, with Dr. Godko certified in all three, and a caring team that speaks English, Ukrainian and Russian.
FAQ
Tooth abscess treatment in Lawrenceville, NJ: your questions, answered
Yes. Call (609) 400-1393 or (609) 303-2005 and an abscess is seen the same day at 100 Federal City Rd, Suite 104B, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648, new patient or not, with no referral. After an exam and digital x-rays, Dr. Godko starts treating the source at that visit: draining the infection when needed, then a root canal or an extraction.
Find the infected tooth with an exam and digital x-rays, drain the infection when needed to ease the pressure, then treat the source: a root canal to clean out the infected tissue and keep the tooth, or an extraction when it can’t be saved. When antibiotics are needed, they’re prescribed alongside that treatment, and you leave with aftercare instructions.
Both are done here. Endodontics, oral surgery, periodontics and prosthodontics are in-house service lines, so drainage, root canals, extractions, gum treatment and the crown or replacement that follows all happen at the same office. You’re never referred out to a specialist.
Often it can be saved: swelling and pus don’t automatically mean the tooth is lost. Dr. Godko looks at how much healthy tooth remains, any cracks, the bone around the root and the gum. A restorable tooth is saved with a root canal and protected with a crown; a tooth that can’t be restored is removed and its replacement planned at the same visit.
You don’t wait for antibiotics to be seen: the source is treated starting at the same-day visit. Antibiotics can’t clean out infected tissue inside the tooth or drain the pus, so when they’re needed, they’re prescribed alongside a root canal or an extraction, not instead of it.
Call today to be seen the same day: swelling that hasn’t gone down means the source of the infection still needs treatment. Go to the ER now if the swelling spreads toward your eye or neck, or you have a fever, trouble swallowing or trouble breathing.
No one can predict it, so there’s no safe time to wait. Swelling that spreads, a fever, feeling unwell, trouble opening your mouth, or trouble swallowing or breathing are signs it’s getting worse. Trouble breathing or swallowing, swelling spreading toward your eye or neck, or a high fever means the ER now. Short of that, call to be seen the same day.
It depends on whether the tooth is saved or removed, and you see your options and the cost 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. In-house membership plans and 0% financing through Cherry are also available.
Yes. Abscesses are seen the same day Monday 9 am–5:30 pm, Tuesday 9 am–5 pm, Wednesday 9:30 am–7 pm, Thursday 9 am–7 pm, Friday 9 am–5 pm and Saturday 9 am–2 pm.
Without traffic, about 13 minutes from Hamilton, NJ by Route 33 and I-295, and about 15 minutes from Princeton Junction, NJ and about 19 minutes from Plainsboro, NJ by Route 1 and I-295. When you call, say where the swelling is and whether you have a fever, so the team can set your visit.
Same-day smile restoration
We don’t just stop the emergency.You leave with your smile restored.
With emergency, general, cosmetic and implant care all in-house, the problem is resolved and your smile restored at the same visit whenever possible.
Saturday dental emergency? Same-day visits at our Lawrenceville, NJ office, Saturdays 9 am–2 pm.
Cracked or chipped
bonded with tooth-colored resin
Crown came off
cemented back in, or your new crown placed the same day
Broken tooth or root canal
protected with a new crown, placed the same day
Tooth lost
come in with a missing tooth, walk out with same-day teeth
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Relief for tooth pain, and a fix for the cause.
Emergency Root Canal
An infected tooth treated and saved.
Emergency Tooth Extraction
Saving the tooth comes first; gentle removal when it can’t be.
Root Canal Treatment
An infected tooth cleaned, sealed and saved.
Gum Disease Treatment
Bleeding or receding gums treated before they cost you teeth.
Wisdom Tooth Pain
Wisdom tooth pain treated, with removal in-house.
Cracked Tooth Repair
A cracked tooth bonded or crowned before the crack spreads.
Same-Day Smile Restoration
The emergency fixed, and your smile restored the same day.
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.
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
Somerset County, NJ
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
Treat the infection today
Call our Lawrenceville, NJ office on Federal City Road or book online. Signs of infection are seen the same day, Saturdays included.
Deluxe Dentistry & Esthetics proudly servesLawrenceville, NJ, and the neighboring communities ofRobbinsville, Plainsboro, Titusville, Princeton, West Windsor, Ewing, Hopewell, Yardville, Pennington, West Trenton, Hamilton, Mercerville, Hamilton Square, Trenton, Princeton Junction, NJ, from ourLawrenceville, NJ office located at100 Federal City Rd, Suite 104B,Lawrenceville, NJ08648, (609) 400-1393.
