Emergency Dentistry for Lake Worth, FL Patients
Emergency DentistryHelp When Dental Problems Arise
Tooth pain, a broken tooth, or a lost crown in Lake Worth? Call our Palm Beach Gardens office to check appointment availability.
Google reviews from our patients
Reasons Lake Worth Beach residents call us urgently
Lasting tooth pain, an adult tooth knocked out, a broken or split tooth, a swollen jaw or gum, and a loose or lost crown can each need a dentist soon. When you reach us, describe the problem, say when it started, and mention whether it is worsening. We can then go over the earliest time available and whether another level of care would serve you better.
Major facial trauma, bleeding that will not ease up, or swelling that makes it hard to breathe or swallow should be handled at a hospital emergency department. Skip the dental appointment and get there.
For tooth related problems, call 561.625.1991 and we will help you plan your next step.
Emergency dental care for Lake Worth residents
Lake Worth Beach is its own city on the Lake Worth Lagoon, south of West Palm Beach and north of Lantana. It took the Beach name after a 2019 vote. Our office is much farther north, in Palm Beach Gardens, and we have no location in Lake Worth Beach. Please call before you leave so we can check the schedule and give you advice for the hours in between.
For routine care after an urgent concern has been addressed, explore general dentistry for Lake Worth patients ↗.
Making the trip from Lake Worth Beach
It is a real drive from Lake Avenue up to Northlake Boulevard, so time your departure around a confirmed appointment rather than showing up unannounced. Bring any crown or filling that came off and tell us when it happened. The city news page lists municipal notices that may affect your plans.
Lake Worth Beach city updates ↗
Every visit happens at 4274 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Same day openings depend on availability, which is one more reason to phone first.
Emergency treatment options for Lake Worth patients
Dr. Rudnick and the team look for the source of the problem first. Treatment is then matched to the tooth, your symptoms, and what can be done safely at that visit.

Relief first, then a road map
Among the emergency services our office lists are same day crowns, bonding, fillings, and extractions. Larger problems sometimes need to be stabilized right away and finished at later appointments.
Same day crowns
Where it is appropriate, CEREC technology allows a crown to be designed and placed at one appointment.
Bonding and fillings
Following an exam, tooth colored materials may restore a chipped edge, a decayed spot, or a filling that has broken.
Loose restorations
A crown, bridge, or filling that has come loose leaves the tooth exposed. We evaluate it, protect the tooth, and repair or replace the restoration if we can.
Extraction and follow up
Should a tooth be past saving, Dr. Rudnick will review removal and future replacement options with you. The clinical findings decide the plan.
What to do until you reach our office
Call and describe what happened. If a tooth or a restoration has come out, keep it and bring it in, handling it with care. Follow whatever instructions we give you until we can examine you.
With a knocked out adult tooth, minutes matter. Hold it by the top, not the root, and phone us promptly. Rudnick Dentistry’s emergency guide says a tooth may have a better chance of being saved when dental care begins within the first hour, so with the distance involved, call the moment it happens.
Give us the details
Let us know about any pain, swelling, bleeding, or crack you can see, and how long it has been going on.
Protect what is left
Avoid biting on that side, and pack any lost tooth or dental work safely before you leave home.
Pick the right care
Ask about our openings. Severe trauma, bleeding that continues, or trouble breathing or swallowing means emergency medical care.
What to expect at an urgent visit
The Palm Beach Gardens office uses digital X rays, 3D imaging for selected cases, and same day restorative technology. We assess the problem and talk through options with you before any treatment starts.
Examining the problem
Dr. Rudnick looks closely at the painful or damaged area and may take images to find the cause.
Your choices, clearly
Hear what can be completed today and whether more work will be needed afterward.
Feeling better afterward
Go over comfort options and how to care for the tooth after you get home.
Ways to reduce the chance of another emergency
Wear a mouthguard for sports, give up chewing ice and other hard items, and do not use your teeth to open things. Careful brushing, daily flossing, and regular checkups can find problems before they become urgent.
Respond to early signals
A toothache that comes and goes, a worn or broken filling, or a cracked tooth is worth a call now, while it is simpler to treat.
Service details adapted from Rudnick Dentistry’s emergency dentistry page ↗.
Lake Worth emergency dentistry FAQs
What kinds of problems count as dental emergencies?
Intense or lasting tooth pain, a knocked out tooth, visible damage, swelling, or a lost crown or filling may need quick evaluation. Call us and tell us what is going on.
When should I choose a hospital over a dentist?
Go for emergency medical care with severe trauma, bleeding that will not stop, or swelling that affects breathing or swallowing.
Can I be seen the same day?
Same day appointments are available when the schedule allows. Call 561.625.1991 with your symptoms and ask about the first open time.
What should I do if an adult tooth gets knocked out?
Handle it by the crown, keep your fingers off the root, and call right away. Keep the tooth moist if possible while you arrange care. Our emergency guide emphasizes the first hour.
Is there a Rudnick Dentistry office in Lake Worth Beach?
No. Lake Worth Beach patients are seen north of the city at 4274 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410. Please call 561.625.1991 before you travel.
Clinical review & supporting sources
Dr. Andrew Rudnick, DMD
Clinical reviewer
Dr. Rudnick earned his Doctor of Medicine in Dentistry degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine.
View Dr. Rudnick’s credentials ↗- Clinical review status
- Reviewed and approved
- Clinical review date
- November 2, 2026
- Sources checked
Clinical content reviewed and approved by Dr. Andrew Rudnick, DMD on November 2, 2026.
Important treatment considerations
A knocked-out permanent tooth needs prompt care
Handle an adult tooth by its crown, avoid touching the root, and keep it moist while arranging immediate dental care. If it cannot be put back safely, milk or an appropriate tooth-preservation product can help keep it moist.
Source: ADA MouthHealthy ↗Know when to seek emergency medical help
Swelling that affects breathing or swallowing needs emergency medical care. In the United States, call 911 for a life-threatening emergency.
Source: NHS inform ↗Supporting sources
- ADA MouthHealthyDental emergencies ↗
- NHS informDental abscess: emergency symptoms ↗
Clinical oversight covers dental information, not community news or patient testimonials. General references do not verify practice-specific services or predict individual outcomes.
Recent local updates in Lake Worth Beach, FL
Updates from City of Lake Worth Beach. Expand a story for a summary and its source.
CITY OF LAKE WORTH BEACH PUBLIC NOTICE OF APPOINTMENT FOR CITY COMMISSION DISTRICT 1 SEAT
Read MoreRead Less
Read the official city source for the full update.
Nov 3, 2026 · City of Lake Worth Beach
Read the original source →Sarah Malega Thanked for her Service to the City of Lake Worth Beach After Resigning from City Commission
Read MoreRead Less
Read the official city source for the full update.
Oct 30, 2026 · City of Lake Worth Beach
Read the original source →In-person Services limited at the Community Sustainability Offices
Read MoreRead Less
business with the Department online or by telephone whenever possible.
Sep 23, 2026 · City of Lake Worth Beach
Read the original source →Feed checked daily. Story dates are shown above; existing stories stay visible until newer local news is available.
Need help with a tooth right now?
Call Rudnick Dentistry and tell us what is happening. Urgent visits are at 4274 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410, so we will help you decide on timing before you head north.
Lake Worth Beach and our office on the map
The map places Lake Worth and our office at 4274 Northlake Blvd, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410 together. Rudnick Dentistry has the pin.