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Full-service dental clinic · Matamoros, Mexico

Healthy smiles for every stage of life.

Restorative and cosmetic dentistry, orthodontics and pediatric dentistry in Matamoros, Mexico, just across the bridge from Brownsville, Texas. Digital technology, personal attention and our own dental lab.

4.8· 75 Google reviews
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Evaluation: $700 MXN (Mexican pesos) · An exam with the specialist and a plan with your options and costs.

  • Restorative · Orthodontics · Pediatric
  • Our own dental lab: HG Dental Lab
  • Care in English and Spanish
  • Minutes from Brownsville, Texas

Our specialties

Three specialty areas, one team.

Each area is led by its own specialist. When your case needs more than one, the plan is built together.

We also provide root canals, oral surgery, gum care (periodontics), general dentistry and cleanings.See all treatments

Our patients

Real people, real smiles.

Patients from Matamoros, the Rio Grande Valley and other parts of the U.S. who trusted our team.

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  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic
  • H&L Studio Dental patient with the team at the clinic

Photos published with each patient's permission.

Testimonials

What our patients say.

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  • ★★★★★

    “I requested an appointment with Dr. Hugo due to the excellent job he did on my husband's teeth last year. […] Dr. Hugo is so meticulous and works diligently to provide excellent patient care. Dr. Genesis was our translator, was kind, caring and compassionate. […] Everyone in the office is so personable and strives to make you feel at home.”
    Andrea A.· Google

  • ★★★★★

    “Excelente atención del doctor Hugo y su gran equipo. El 30 de enero acudí por la mañana para la aplicación de una carilla, se tomó la impresión con un scaner dental súper rápido y por la tarde se me colocó la misma. El Studio dental cuenta con la mejor tecnología y comodidad brindando una maravillosa atención. Recomendadísimo.”
    Pedro G.· Google· Original review in Spanish

  • ★★★★★

    “This office is not only great but the service is outstanding. They go out of their way to make sure you are 100% happy with your results. They have a shuttle service and they make you feel safe. I recommend the doctor and his staff for any dental work. They have all the technology right there and whatever you need they make it available for an amazing price.”
    Gaby V.· Google

  • ★★★★★

    “Unos de los mejores dentistas. Dr. Hugo. Paciente y hace el trabajo a la perfección.”
    Vivian H.· Google· Original review in Spanish

Real patient experiences, published with their permission. Every case is different: timelines and results vary after your evaluation.

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Clinical cases

Documented results, published with each patient's consent.

Each case shows the goal and the procedure. Photos are not digitally altered. Results depend on each patient.

Before and after

Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry

How the result looks when smiling.

After: Complete upper smile
Before: Missing and worn upper teeth
BeforeAfter

Featured case

Restoring the upper smile

Missing and worn upper teeth → Complete upper smile

Restore the upper teeth so the patient can smile and chew with confidence again.

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  • After: Restored smile
    Before: Missing and worn teeth
    BeforeAfter

    Full-mouth restoration

    Missing and worn teeth → Restored smile

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    Goal: Replace the missing teeth and restore the ability to chew, speak and smile with confidence.

    Procedure: A full-mouth restoration, planned as a whole for the entire mouth.

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  • After: A balanced, brighter smile
    Before: Worn teeth with gaps and discoloration
    BeforeAfter

    A new smile: upper and lower teeth

    Worn teeth with gaps and discoloration → A balanced, brighter smile

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    Goal: Improve the shape, shade and proportion of the teeth that show when smiling.

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  • After: Restored smile
    Before: Worn, broken and darkened teeth
    BeforeAfter

    Restoring the smile

    Worn, broken and darkened teeth → Restored smile

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    Goal: Restore the damaged teeth so the patient can smile and chew with confidence again.

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Our team

Meet the people who treat you.

Each main area is led by its own specialist. We publish verifiable training and Mexican professional license numbers.

Dr. Hugo Contreras

Restorative & Cosmetic Dentistry

Dr. Hugo Contreras

Clinical director · Restorative and cosmetic dentistry

Mexican professional license: 8564259

Dental surgeon from the Autonomous University of Tamaulipas with a specialty program in Prosthodontics and training in Digital Smile Design, ceramic veneers and implantology in Mexico and Brazil. He teaches courses and lectures on smile design and veneers for other dentists.

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Dr. Génesis Uribe

Orthodontics & Jaw Orthopedics

Dr. Génesis Uribe

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics specialist

Mexican specialty license: 14697868

Specialist in Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics (Mexican specialty license 14697868) and dental surgeon from the University of Matamoros. She treats with braces, clear aligners and orthopedic appliances, in Spanish and English.

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Root canal treatment and oral surgery are performed at our clinic by specialists in each field who work with our team. Gum care (periodontics) is also provided at the clinic, coordinated with your overall plan.

Restorative dentistry · Our own lab

Your smile, precisely designed by our clinic and our own lab.

For restorative and cosmetic treatment, HG Dental Lab, our own digital dental lab, works alongside your dentist at every stage. Timelines depend on each case and are explained in your plan.

Explore our dental lab
  1. 01

    Direct communication

    Your dentist and the dental technician review your case together, with no middleman.

  2. 02

    Personalized digital design

    Your restoration is designed on screen from your clinical plan.

  3. 03

    Materials and process oversight

    We know exactly which material is used and how each piece is made.

  4. 04

    Shape, shade and fit checked

    Everything is verified before the restoration is placed.

  5. 05

    Adjustments when needed

    If something needs refining, clinic and lab handle it directly.

  6. 06

    Coordinated stages

    Clinical visits and lab work are planned together.

Finished crowns and bridges made at HG Dental Lab

Complete care

All our treatments.

Beyond our three main areas, these treatments are also provided at the clinic. Every option is defined at your evaluation.

Your evaluation

How your treatment begins.

  1. 1

    You request an evaluation

    By form, WhatsApp or phone, in English or Spanish.

  2. 2

    Our front desk contacts you

    We confirm the date, location and what to bring.

  3. 3

    Evaluation with the specialist

    Clinical exam and, if needed, diagnostic records.

  4. 4

    Treatment plan

    We explain options, scope, limitations and costs before anything starts.

Patients from the U.S.

Visiting from the USA?

We care for patients from Brownsville, the Rio Grande Valley and the rest of Texas. Our clinic and all treatments are located in Heroica Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico.

  • Request your evaluation before you travel: we'll tell you what to bring and how to plan your visits.
  • Multi-stage treatments are scheduled with your trips in mind; we tell you how many visits your plan needs before anything starts.
  • At your evaluation we review your case, explain your options and costs, and answer your questions before you decide.
  • Please don't send X-rays or medical records through the form; our front desk will tell you how to share them.

Pick-upPick-up at the Old Bridge (B&M) on request. Ask for it when you book.

From the U.S.(956) 479-7775

Payment: Cash in pesos or U.S. dollars, and debit or credit cards. For treatments with several stages, you pay as each stage is completed.

U.S. insurance: We don't work with U.S. dental insurance: payment is made directly at the clinic.

Frequently asked questions

Before you book.

How much is the evaluation?

It's $700 MXN (Mexican pesos). It includes a clinical exam with the specialist and an explanation of your treatment options and their costs. If your case needs additional records, we explain them before taking them.

Do I need an evaluation before getting a quote?

Yes. Every plan depends on your oral health, diagnostic records and goals. At your evaluation the specialist explains your options and costs before anything starts.

Can I send X-rays or photos through the form?

No. The form only collects contact details. If your case requires it, our front desk will tell you how to share clinical information.

Do you treat patients who live in the U.S.?

Yes. Our clinic is in Heroica Matamoros, Mexico. We help you plan your visits from Texas or other states.

How long does treatment take?

It depends on the treatment and on each person. Some require several stages and healing time. We give you an estimate after your evaluation.

Can you pick me up at the bridge?

Yes, on request, at the Old Bridge (Brownsville & Matamoros International Bridge). Ask for it when you book so we can coordinate the time.

Which payment methods do you accept?

Cash in pesos or U.S. dollars, and debit or credit cards. For treatments with several stages, you pay as each stage is completed. We don't work with U.S. dental insurance.

Do you treat children?

Yes. Dr. Alejandra Govea provides pediatric dentistry.

09Contact

Request your evaluation.

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Address
Av. Álvaro Obregón 29, entre Claveles y Gardenias
Col. Jardín, C.P. 87330
Heroica Matamoros, Tamaulipas, Mexico
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Hours
  • Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 3:00–6:00 p.m.
  • Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m., no midday break
  • Sunday: closed
  • Between 12:00 and 3:00 p.m. we can sometimes fit you in; ask our front desk.
Pick-up
Pick-up at the Old Bridge (B&M) on request. Ask for it when you book.

Evaluation request

Evaluation: $700 MXN (Mexican pesos) · An exam with the specialist and a plan with your options and costs. Our front desk answers WhatsApp messages during office hours.

Please don't include symptoms, diagnoses or medical information.

A request is not a confirmed appointment. Our front desk will confirm the date and time.

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