A propos 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.


Soins Dentaires et Tarfis

1. Couronnes\Facette
Soins DentairesPrixDurée
Couronne en Zirconium
SGD 445 SGD 2,035
5 days
Couronne\facette temporaire
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If complete crown treatment is done in clinic, is free of charge.

SGD 25 SGD 191
1 day
Facette dentaire en Zirconium
SGD 445 SGD 1,890
1 - 5 days
Placage de Zircone
SGD 445 SGD 1,781
5 days
2. Dentier
Soins DentairesPrixDurée
Dentier complet, dents en acrylique
SGD 382 - SGD 827 SGD 2,289
3 - 7 days
Dentier partiel, armature en acrylique
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Additional Notes



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 356 SGD 1,526
2 - 7 days
Dentier partiel, armature en métal
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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 572 SGD 1,653
2 - 7 days
Dentier partiel, armature flexible
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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 763 SGD 1,781
2 - 7 days
Partielle temporaire ou Flipper
SGD 102 SGD 572
1 day
Partielle Temporaire ou Flipper (en dehors du laboratoire)
SGD 51
3 - 7 days
Partielle Temporaire ou Flipper (laboratoire de la clinique)
SGD 25
3 - 7 days
Plaque Temporaire
SGD 229
3 - 7 days
Prothèse Complète en Métal (supérieure ou inférieure)
SGD 445
3 - 7 days
Prothèse complète, Dents en Porcelaine (supérieure ou inférieure)
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Additional Notes



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 509 - SGD 1,081 SGD 2,798
3 - 7 days
Prothèse complète, Immédiate ou Cicatrisante (supérieure ou inférieure)
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Additional Notes



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 382 SGD 1,908
3 - 7 days
3. Traitement du canal radiculaire
Soins DentairesPrixDurée
Canal radiculaire (dent antérieure)
SGD 254 SGD 1,018
1 day
Canal radiculaire (molaire)
SGD 254 SGD 1,717
1 day
Canal radiculaire (n'importe quelle dent)
SGD 254 SGD 1,510
1 day
Canal radiculaire (prémolaire)
SGD 254 SGD 1,463
1 day
Pilier
SGD 127 SGD 509
1 day
Traitement du canal radiculaire (y compris post / noyau et couronne standard)
SGD 827 SGD 13,279
1 day
4.
Soins DentairesPrixDurée
Amalgame dentaire
SGD 51 SGD 257
1 day
Blanchiment des Dents
SGD 229
1 day
Blanchiment des Dents au Laser
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Additional Notes



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

SGD 229 SGD 631
1 day
Extraction (chirurgicale ou impactée)
SGD 127 - SGD 318 SGD 715
1 day
Extraction (dent de sagesse)
SGD 191 - SGD 382
1 day
Extraction (simple)
SGD 51 SGD 223
Incrustation/Onlay
SGD 191 SGD 1,145
1 day
Nettoyage dentaire normal
SGD 45 SGD 161
1 day
Nettoyage en profondeur, Détartrage & surfaçage radiculaire
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Additional Notes



FOR EACH QUADRANT WITH ANESSTERIC

SGD 102 SGD 254
1 day
Remplissage composite (niveau de surface 2)
SGD 51 SGD 191
1 day
Remplissage composite (niveau de surface 3)
SGD 51 SGD 216
1 day
5. Diagnostic
Soins DentairesPrixDurée
Consultation
SGD 19 SGD 229
1 day
Radio dentaire panoramique
SGD 76 SGD 178
1 day
Radio dentaire simple
SGD 19 SGD 45
1 day
6. Autres procédures
Soins DentairesPrixDurée
Garde bouche de nuit (plastique souple)
SGD 127 SGD 763
1 - 2 days
7. Orthodontie
Soins DentairesPrixDurée
SGD 127
Bretelles Métalliques
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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 636
1 day
Économisez 70% sur votre nouveau sourire

★ 4,87 . 229 Commentaires

Francisco P.

janvier 2025

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

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Michael L.

septembre 2024

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

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Stephen G.

juillet 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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Propreté

4.88

Communication

4.76

Valeur

4.93

Qualité

4.89

Service

4.89

Confort

4.87

Francisco P.

janvier 2025

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

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Michael L.

septembre 2024

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

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Stephen G.

juillet 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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Dentistes

Dra. Luz Marely Garcia Alvarez
Dra. Luz Marely Garcia Alvarez
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22Années d'expérience
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Nous effectuons un examen en 4 points de nos dentistes* : visite sur site, enquête de qualité, réputation en ligne, vérification de la licence dentaire.

Nous effectuons un examen en 4 points de nos dentistes* : visite sur site, enquête de qualité, réputation en ligne, vérification de la licence dentaire.
language iconLangue parlée
  • English
  • Spanish
association iconAssociations
  • Member of the Mexican Dental Association and College of Dental Surgeons from Nuevo Progreso
education iconDiplôme
  • DDS
  • Cirujano Dentista
Alejandro Liceaga
Alejandro Liceaga
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Nous effectuons un examen en 4 points de nos dentistes* : visite sur site, enquête de qualité, réputation en ligne, vérification de la licence dentaire.

Nous effectuons un examen en 4 points de nos dentistes* : visite sur site, enquête de qualité, réputation en ligne, vérification de la licence dentaire.
language iconLangue parlée
  • English
  • Spanish
education iconDiplôme
  • Certificate in Endodontics

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Services Supplémentaires

Examen gratuit
Examen gratuit
Wifi gratuit
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Appels téléphoniques gratuits
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Horaires d'ouverture 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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