Dr. Carlos Acosta Peña
Board certified
Certificate 372 · valid to 2029-04-28
Tamaulipas · Border crossing at Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge
Dentists in Reynosa
Opposite McAllen, one of the busiest crossings on the Texas border. The Hidalgo bridge is the walkable one and lands near the dental and pharmacy district; the Pharr and Anzaldúas bridges are for drivers.
Crossing
Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge, opposite McAllen and Hidalgo, Texas
Who travels here
McAllen, the Rio Grande Valley and San Antonio
Worth knowing
Same advisory as Matamoros: check the current US State Department level for Tamaulipas, cross in daylight, and stay near the bridge. Ask the practice which bridge to use; waits differ and Hidalgo is the one set up for pedestrians.
Dental work in Reynosa
What each procedure involves, what it costs, and how many trips it takes. Prices are the part worth reading twice: a quote that beats every other quote in town is usually quoting a different procedure.
Dental implants in Reynosa
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All-on-4 implants in Reynosa
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All-on-6 implants in Reynosa
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Full mouth restoration in Reynosa
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Dental crowns in Reynosa
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Porcelain veneers in Reynosa
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Root canal treatment in Reynosa
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Bone graft in Reynosa
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Sinus lift in Reynosa
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Dentures in Reynosa
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Braces and clear aligners in Reynosa
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Teeth whitening in Reynosa
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Periodontal treatment in Reynosa
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Tooth extraction in Reynosa
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Listed in Reynosa
Questions patients actually ask
How do I get to Reynosa?
Reynosa is a land border crossing at Hidalgo-Reynosa International Bridge, opposite McAllen and Hidalgo, Texas. Same advisory as Matamoros: check the current US State Department level for Tamaulipas, cross in daylight, and stay near the bridge. Ask the practice which bridge to use; waits differ and Hidalgo is the one set up for pedestrians. Check the CBP border wait times page on the morning you travel, because the wait is the least predictable part of the day.
How do I check a dentist in Reynosa is really licensed?
Ask for the cédula profesional number and the name exactly as it appears on it, then look both up in the Registro Nacional de Profesionistas. That licence is what makes dental practice legal in Mexico at all, and it is public record. Every dentist listed here has their number published with the date it was confirmed, so the check can be repeated rather than taken on trust.
Are dentists in Reynosa good, and is it safe?
Some are very good and some should not be practising, as in any city. The licence tells them apart: check the cédula profesional, and for surgery the specialty certificate and its expiry date. Reviews tell you about the service. They cannot tell you whether the person is licensed.
How much cheaper is a dentist in Reynosa than in the US?
It depends on the treatment. Each cost page on this site prints the Mexican and US ranges side by side, with the source and the date the prices were collected. Those ranges are national rather than specific to Reynosa, so ask for a written quote before you travel.
Can I trust reviews and Reddit threads about Reynosa dentists?
For the experience, yes: waiting times, how clearly things are explained, surprises on the bill. For the licence, no. A clinic can collect good reviews while the work is done by someone without a cédula. Use reviews to judge the service and the public registry to check the licence.
Do I need a passport?
To re-enter the United States, yes: a passport, passport card, or an enhanced driver's licence from a state that issues them. Canadians need a passport. Going into Mexico is the easy part; the document is for the return.
Can the work be finished in one trip?
It depends entirely on the procedure. A crown or a root canal often is. Implants are not: the post has to fuse with bone over months before the final tooth goes on, so that is two trips. Anyone offering full implant treatment inside a week is describing something other than a standard implant.