Luz Marely Garcia Alvarez

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.