Why Patients Choose Hernandez Dental Clinic

• Established team since 1989: Cosmetic and restorative focus with decades of cross-border experience.
• Travel-friendly logistics: Located a short walk or taxi ride from the bridge; complimentary shuttle and hotel transfers available.
• Multispecialty care under one roof: Implantology, endodontics, orthodontics, oral and maxillofacial procedures, and general dentistry.
• Modern diagnostics: Digital and panoramic x-rays; clear, step-by-step quotes and timelines.

Popular Treatments

Implants & Full-Arch Options
 

Standard titanium implants, mini implants, implant crowns and bridges, bone grafts, and sinus lifts.

Crowns & Veneers

Full porcelain/ceramic, zirconia, and PFM crowns; porcelain, composite, and zirconia veneers; temporaries; inlays and onlays.

Root Canals
 

Anterior, premolar, and molar root canals with post/core and crown sequencing.

Dentures & Partials

Acrylic, metal, and flexible frameworks; immediate dentures, healing plates, and flippers.

Orthodontics
 

Clear and metal braces for teens and adults; retainers and follow-ups.

General & Cosmetic Dentistry

Exams, cleanings, deep cleanings, fillings, extractions, and laser whitening.

Patient Experience

Expect bilingual staff, plain-language explanations, and itinerary-aware scheduling for short visits. Sharing recent x-rays before you travel helps the team pre-plan, compress chair time, and reserve lab or surgical slots—especially for combination plans like root canal plus crown.

Getting There

Closest Airports

• McAllen International Airport (MFE): approximately 25–35 minutes to the bridge
• Valley International Airport in Harlingen (HRL): approximately 45–55 minutes
• Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport (BRO): approximately 1 hour 10 minutes

Approximate Drive Times
 

• Weslaco: 20–25 minutes
• McAllen: 30–40 minutes
• Harlingen: 45–55 minutes
• Brownsville: approximately 1 hour 10 minutes
• Corpus Christi: approximately 2.5–3 hours
• San Antonio: approximately 3.5–4 hours
• Austin: approximately 5–5.5 hours
• Houston: approximately 5.5–6 hours
• Dallas–Fort Worth: approximately 7–8 hours
• Monterrey, Mexico: approximately 3 hours

Most visitors park on the US side in Progreso/Weslaco, walk across the bridge, and take a short local taxi to the clinic. Uber and Lyft work well to US-side parking; on the Mexico side, use local taxis or the clinic’s free shuttle when available.

How to Book

Dental Departures Customer Care can confirm availability, assemble a written estimate, and sequence back-to-back appointments around your flights—at no extra charge.

FAQs

What warranties or guarantees does the clinic offer?

Warranties are usually procedure-specific and most often cover lab-made restorations, such as crowns, veneers, bridges, and dentures, and, where stated, implant components for a defined period. To remain eligible, you must follow written aftercare, attend maintenance visits as advised, and use protective devices such as a night guard if prescribed. Before treatment, your advisor will obtain the clinic’s current written warranty for your exact plan, including what’s covered, the duration, exclusions, and how repairs or replacements are handled.

Where is the clinic and how do I reach it?
 

The practice sits in Nuevo Progreso, roughly 3 blocks from the Progreso International Bridge. Most travelers park in Progreso/Weslaco, Texas, walk across, and take a brief taxi or use the clinic’s free border shuttle to the door. If you’re flying, McAllen International Airport is closest, about 25–35 minutes to the bridge, with Harlingen and Brownsville also convenient. We’ll share the GPS pin, recommended parking, walking route, taxi stand tips, and shuttle pickup details.

Which payment methods are accepted?
 

Border clinics commonly accept cash and major credit/debit cards; some larger treatment plans may allow bank transfers. Because accepted card brands, processor fees, and potential cash-discount policies can change, your advisor will confirm the exact accepted methods for your dates and whether a deposit is required to reserve lab or surgical time.

What languages are spoken at the clinic?

Spanish and English are spoken at the clinic. Bilingual reception and chairside support are available, and your consent and aftercare can be prepared in English on request. Tell us your preference during booking.

How long do dental implants take?

Most implant plans are two-visit treatments. Visit 1 covers diagnostics and implant placement, plus any bone graft or sinus lift, typically organized in 2–4 days with a short review. After healing, also called osseointegration, Visit 2 places the abutment and final crown or bridge. If grafting is required, total timelines extend. Your coordinator will align visits to your travel window and discuss provisional teeth during healing when appropriate.

Can I complete a root canal and crown in one trip?

Often, yes. When a post/core and a permanent crown are included, plan approximately 4–7 days. Many travelers wear a high-quality temporary while the final crown is fabricated. Exact timing depends on the tooth, infection control, and lab steps; your written plan will show the sequence and review visit.

Do you offer same-day diagnostics and a treatment plan?
 

With notice, the clinic can organize x-rays, including single and panoramic images, and a same-day consultation, so you can review options, costs, and timelines in one visit. Sending recent images and medical/dental history ahead of time speeds planning and can reduce total visits.

Is there a shuttle service from the border or hotels?

Yes. The clinic lists free border shuttle and hotel transfers for patient convenience, subject to scheduling. When we book your visit, we’ll confirm pickup points, times, and return arrangements and include them in your itinerary.