About 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.


Prices and Procedures

1. Crowns/Veneers
ProcedurePriceDuration
Porcelain Veneer
SGD 444 SGD 1,883
1 - 5 days
Temporary Crown/Veneer
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If complete crown treatment is done in clinic, is free of charge.

SGD 25 SGD 190
1 day
Zirconia Crown
SGD 444 SGD 2,028
5 days
Zirconia Veneer
SGD 444 SGD 1,774
5 days
2. Dentures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Full Denture Metal (upper or lower)
SGD 444
3 - 7 days
Full Denture, Acrylic Teeth (upper or lower)
SGD 380 - SGD 824 SGD 2,281
3 - 7 days
Full Denture, Immediate or Healing (upper or lower)
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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.

SGD 380 SGD 1,901
3 - 7 days
Full Denture, Porcelain Teeth (upper or lower)
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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.

SGD 507 - SGD 1,077 SGD 2,788
3 - 7 days
Partial Denture, Acrylic Frame
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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.

SGD 355 SGD 1,521
2 - 7 days
Partial Denture, Flexible Frame
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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.

SGD 760 SGD 1,774
2 - 7 days
Partial Denture, Metal Frame
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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.

SGD 570 SGD 1,647
2 - 7 days
Temporary Partial or Flipper
SGD 101 SGD 570
1 day
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Clinic Lab)
SGD 25
3 - 7 days
Temporary Partial or Flipper (Outside Lab)
SGD 51
3 - 7 days
Temporary plate
SGD 228
3 - 7 days
3. Root Canal Treatment
ProcedurePriceDuration
Post/Core Build-up
SGD 127 SGD 507
1 day
Root canal (molar)
SGD 253 SGD 1,711
1 day
Root canal (anterior tooth)
SGD 253 SGD 1,014
1 day
Root canal (any tooth)
SGD 253 SGD 1,505
1 day
Root canal (premolar)
SGD 253 SGD 1,457
1 day
Root Canal Treatment (including post/core & porcelain crown)
SGD 824 SGD 13,231
1 day
4. Cleaning, Whitening, Fillings & Extractions
ProcedurePriceDuration
Composite Filling
SGD 51 SGD 256
1 day
Composite Filling (1 surface)
SGD 51 SGD 165
1 day
Composite Filling (2 surface)
SGD 51 SGD 190
1 day
Composite Filling (3 surface)
SGD 51 SGD 215
1 day
Deep Cleaning, Scaling & Root Planing (per quadrant)
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FOR EACH QUADRANT WITH ANESSTERIC

SGD 101 SGD 253
1 day
Extraction (simple)
SGD 51 SGD 222
Extraction (surgical or impacted)
SGD 127 - SGD 317 SGD 713
1 day
Extraction (wisdom tooth)
SGD 190 - SGD 380
1 day
Inlay/Onlay
SGD 190 SGD 1,141
1 day
Laser Teeth Whitening
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Includes teeth cleaning and one retouching pen to retouch every 15 days at home.

SGD 228 SGD 629
1 day
Regular Teeth Cleaning
SGD 44 SGD 161
1 day
Teeth Whitening
SGD 228
1 day
5. Diagnostics
ProcedurePriceDuration
Initial Examination/Consultation
SGD 19 SGD 228
1 day
Panoramic X-Rays
SGD 76 SGD 177
1 day
Single X-Ray (bitewing or periapical)
SGD 19 SGD 44
1 day
6. Other Procedures
ProcedurePriceDuration
Night guard (soft plastic)
SGD 127 SGD 760
1 - 2 days
7. Orthodontics
ProcedurePriceDuration
Metal Braces
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Additional Notes



upper and lower pieces. (Price is downpayment. Time required for preocedure depends on each case.) Monthly adjustments $50 USD

SGD 634
1 day
Retainers
SGD 127
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★ 4.87 .229 reviews

Francisco P.

January 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.

July 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.

May 2024

Very good dentist! I highly recommend it

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Amelia B.

May 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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Cleanliness

4.88

Communication

4.76

Value

4.93

Quality

4.89

Service

4.89

Comfort

4.87

Francisco P.

January 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.

July 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.

May 2024

Very good dentist! I highly recommend it

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Amelia B.

May 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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Doctors

Dra. Luz Marely Garcia Alvarez
Dra. Luz Marely Garcia Alvarez
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22Years of Practice
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
  • English
  • Spanish
association iconAssociations:
  • Member of the Mexican Dental Association and College of Dental Surgeons from Nuevo Progreso
education iconEducation:
  • DDS
  • Cirujano Dentista
Alejandro Liceaga
Alejandro Liceaga
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language iconLanguage Spoken:
  • English
  • Spanish
education iconEducation:
  • Certificate in Endodontics

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Operation Hours 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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