Über Luz Marely Garcia Alvarez

A trusted choice in Nuevo Progreso, Tamaulipas, Dr. Luz Marely García Alvarez serves cross-border patients a few minutes’ walk from Progreso, Texas.

The clinic focuses on efficient, affordable general and specialist dentistry, including crowns & veneers, root canals, dentures/partials, extractions, whitening, orthodontic starts with metal braces, diagnostics, and more. Itemized quotes and scheduling support are available through Dental Departures.

 

Why Patients Choose This Clinic

 

  • Border-easy access: Park in Progreso, TX, walk the International Bridge, and you’re in the clinic zone within minutes.
  • Dependable quality: Hundreds of verified reviews and consistent 4.8+ satisfaction.
  • Transparent pricing: Published rates for common procedures, including crowns/veneers, root canal therapy, dentures, cleanings, whitening, extractions, and X-rays.
  • Practical for short trips: Many treatments complete in 1–5 days, with clear visit windows.
  • Bilingual care: English and Spanish support to ease communication.

 

Clinic Hours

 

  • Monday–Friday: 08:00–17:00, UTC-06
  • Saturday–Sunday: Closed

 

Languages & Payment

 

  • Languages: English and Spanish.
  • Payment: Major cards accepted at the clinic, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Visa Electron. Cash is welcomed; confirm USD/MXN acceptance and any card surcharges when booking.

 

Treatments & Services

 

  • Crowns & Veneers: Zirconia crowns; zirconia and porcelain veneers; temporary crown/veneer options.
  • Root Canal Therapy: Anterior, premolar, and molar root canals; post/core build-ups; bundled root canal therapy and crown packages.
  • Dentures & Partials: Full acrylic/porcelain and metal dentures; flexible, acrylic, and metal-frame partials; temporaries/flippers and temporary plates.
  • Everyday Care: Exams/consults, regular and deep cleanings, also called SRP, composite fillings with 1–3 surfaces, inlays/onlays, extractions including simple, surgical/impacted, and wisdom teeth, plus laser and standard whitening.
  • Diagnostics: Single-tooth X-rays and panoramic X-rays, also called OPG.

 

The Dentist

 

  • Dr. Luz Marely García Alvarez — Graduated in 2004 in Odontology. Practiced in Reynosa and Río Bravo, then opened her Nuevo Progreso practice in 2007. She has approximately 21 years in practice as of 2025 and provides comprehensive general dentistry with restorative, endodontic, prosthetic, and implant care. Specific memberships or certifications are not listed on the profile.

 

Location & How to Get There

 

Address: Plaza Río, Av. Benito Juárez 115, Local 4, 88810 Nuevo Progreso, Tamaulipas.

From Progreso, TX, walk across the bridge with your passport. Follow the map pin to Plaza Río using the short, well-signed route. Prefer door-to-door? Use Uber/Lyft to the U.S. bridge area, then take a brief local taxi/rideshare to the clinic on the Mexico side.

 

Booking with Dental Departures

 

Request a free itemized quote and a treatment calendar matched to your travel. We’ll confirm hours, payment options and currencies, language support, and, where applicable, written treatment warranties before you go.

 

FAQ

 

Do they provide written warranties on treatments?

 

Yes—warranty terms vary by procedure. For example, crowns/veneers typically cover materials and fit, while bundled implant cases outline covered components. Your coordinator will share the clinic’s current written policy and any maintenance steps, like checkups, needed to keep coverage valid.

 

Where exactly is the clinic, and what’s the simplest way to reach it?
 

It’s in Plaza Río, Local 4, Av. Benito Juárez 115, Nuevo Progreso—a few minutes from the Progreso, Texas border. Most travelers park on the U.S. side, walk over the International Bridge, then follow our map pin. If you want end-to-end help, ride Uber/Lyft to the bridge area, then take a short taxi/rideshare on the Mexico side to the plaza.

 

What payment types are accepted?

 

The clinic accepts major credit/debit cards, including Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and Visa Electron, as well as cash. If you plan to pay in USD, confirm currency acceptance and any card surcharges at booking. Ask for an itemized invoice if you’ll file for reimbursement back home.

 

Which languages are spoken at the clinic?

 

English and Spanish. Let us know your preference so we can schedule English-speaking staff and prepare documents in your language.

 

How long do common treatments take?
 

Cleanings and fillings are usually same day. Crowns and veneers commonly take 1–5 days including prep and try-in. Root canals often take 1 day depending on the tooth and post/core needs. Dentures and partials typically take 2–7 days depending on extractions and lab steps.

 

Is whitening available—and what’s included?

 

Yes. Laser whitening is offered and typically includes a teeth cleaning plus a take-home retouch pen for maintenance, alongside standard in-office whitening options.

 

Do they offer panoramic X-rays and single-tooth films?

 

Yes—panoramic X-rays, also called OPG, and periapical/bitewing X-rays are available. Images are taken only as needed for safe, efficient care.


Preise und Verfahren

1. Kategorie: Kronen/Veneers (Zahnverblendung) (9 Verfahren)
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Porzellan-Veneer
USD 350 USD 1,486
1 - 5 days
Temporäre Krone/Veneer
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If complete crown treatment is done in clinic, is free of charge.

USD 20 USD 150
1 day
Zirkonium-Krone
USD 350 USD 1,600
5 days
Zirkonium-Veneer
USD 350 USD 1,400
5 days
2. Zahnprothese
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Provisorische Platte
USD 180
3 - 7 days
Provisorische Teil- oder Flipperprothese
USD 80 USD 450
1 day
Provisorische Teil- oder Flipperprothese (externes Labor)
USD 40
3 - 7 days
Provisorische Teil- oder Flipperprothese (internesLabor)
USD 20
3 - 7 days
Teilprothese, Acryl-Rahmen
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If NO extractions are first required 2 to 7 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 3 to 6 days are needed for completion.

USD 280 USD 1,200
2 - 7 days
Teilprothese, flexibler Rahmen
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If NO extractions are first required 2 to 7 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 3 to 7 days are needed for completion.

USD 600 USD 1,400
2 - 7 days
Teilprothese, Metallrahmen
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If NO extractions are first required 2 to 7 days are needed for completion, if extractions ARE first required, 3 to 7 days are needed for completion.

USD 450 USD 1,300
2 - 7 days
Vollprothese aus Metall (oben oder unten)
USD 350
3 - 7 days
Vollprothese, Acryl-Zähne (oben oder unten)
USD 300 - USD 650 USD 1,800
3 - 7 days
Vollprothese, Porzellanzähne (oben oder unten)
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If extractions are first required, you will need to have an immediate or healing denture placed to allow the gums/extraction sites to heal prior to placement of the permanent denture.

USD 400 - USD 850 USD 2,200
3 - 7 days
Vollprothese, Sofortprothese oder Einheilung (oben oder unten)
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If extractions are first required, you will need to have an immediate or healing denture placed to allow the gums/extraction sites to heal prior to placement of the permanent denture.

USD 300 USD 1,500
3 - 7 days
3. Wurzelkanalbehandlung
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (Backenzahn)
USD 200 USD 1,350
1 day
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (beliebiger Zahn)
USD 200 USD 1,188
1 day
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (einschließlich Wurzelstift und Standardkrone)
USD 650 USD 10,440
1 day
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (Frontzahn)
USD 200 USD 800
1 day
Wurzelkanalbehandlung (vorderer Backenzahn)
USD 200 USD 1,150
1 day
Wurzelstiftaufbau
USD 100 USD 400
1 day
4.
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Extraktion (chirurgisch oder impaktiert)
USD 100 - USD 250 USD 563
1 day
Extraktion (einfach)
USD 40 USD 175
Extraktion (Weisheitszahn)
USD 150 - USD 300
1 day
Komposit-Füllung
USD 40 USD 202
1 day
Komposit-Füllung (2 Oberflächen)
USD 40 USD 150
1 day
Komposit-Füllung (3 Oberflächen)
USD 40 USD 170
1 day
Laser-Zahnaufhellung
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Additional Notes



Includes teeth cleaning and one retouching pen to retouch every 15 days at home.

USD 180 USD 496
1 day
Regelmäßige Zahnreinigung
USD 35 USD 127
1 day
Tiefenreinigung, Zahnsteinentfernung und Wurzelglättung (pro Quadrant)
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FOR EACH QUADRANT WITH ANESSTERIC

USD 80 USD 200
1 day
Zahnaufhellung
USD 180
1 day
Zahninlay
USD 150 USD 900
1 day
5. Diagnostik
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Einzel-Röntgen (Bissflügel oder periapikal)
USD 15 USD 35
1 day
Erste Untersuchung/Konsultation
USD 15 USD 180
1 day
Panorama-Röntgen
USD 60 USD 140
1 day
6. Andere Verfahren
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Beißschutz (Weichplastik)
USD 100 USD 600
1 - 2 days
7. Kieferorthopädie
VerfahrenPreisDauer
Halterungen
USD 100
Metall-Spange
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upper and lower pieces. (Price is downpayment. Time required for preocedure depends on each case.) Monthly adjustments $50 USD

USD 500
1 day
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★ 4,87 . 229 bewertungen

Francisco P.

Januar 2025

Excellent service and attention, very punctual and dedicated, 5 stars!

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Michael L.

September 2024

Friendly and reasonably priced. Got $10,000 USA Priced work done for $2000 by her

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Stephen G.

Juli 2024

Been going to her for years. Excellent dentist with a very tender touch. Quality work for a really good price. Always feel welcomed and cared for.

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Maria R.

Mai 2024

Very good dentist! I highly recommend it

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Amelia B.

Mai 2024

I have never had such a good experience with a dentist as I had with Dr. Luz. Starting with the girls in the front who greet you with a smile and make you feel right at home. And the fabulous Dr. Luz made sure I was calm enough before she started with the extraction of my tooth. I never write reviews but this place deserves more than 5 stars you will not be disappointed and you will be greeted and made feel like you are a part of their family. I recommend this dentist's office 1000 times over and over.

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4.88

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4.76

Mehrwert

4.93

Qualität

4.89

Service

4.89

Komfort

4.87

Francisco P.

Januar 2025

Excellent service and attention, very punctual and dedicated, 5 stars!

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Michael L.

September 2024

Friendly and reasonably priced. Got $10,000 USA Priced work done for $2000 by her

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Stephen G.

Juli 2024

Been going to her for years. Excellent dentist with a very tender touch. Quality work for a really good price. Always feel welcomed and cared for.

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Maria R.

Mai 2024

Very good dentist! I highly recommend it

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Amelia B.

Mai 2024

I have never had such a good experience with a dentist as I had with Dr. Luz. Starting with the girls in the front who greet you with a smile and make you feel right at home. And the fabulous Dr. Luz made sure I was calm enough before she started with the extraction of my tooth. I never write reviews but this place deserves more than 5 stars you will not be disappointed and you will be greeted and made feel like you are a part of their family. I recommend this dentist's office 1000 times over and over.

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Zahnärzte

Dra. Luz Marely Garcia Alvarez
Dra. Luz Marely Garcia Alvarez
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22Jahre des Übens
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  • English
  • Spanish
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  • Member of the Mexican Dental Association and College of Dental Surgeons from Nuevo Progreso
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  • DDS
  • Cirujano Dentista
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  • English
  • Spanish
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  • Certificate in Endodontics

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Betriebsstunden UTC-06

MONDAY 08:00 - 17:00
TUESDAY 08:00 - 17:00
WEDNESDAY 08:00 - 17:00
THURSDAY 08:00 - 17:00
FRIDAY 08:00 - 17:00
SATURDAY 08:00 - 17:00
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