Our Laredo Zapata office sits at 1918 US-83, along the south Laredo corridor that connects families from El Cenizo, Rio Bravo, and the 78046 neighborhoods down toward the Zapata County line. Orthodontics demand here skews bilingual and family-driven — a parent juggling CHIP ortho coverage for one teen and a commercial rider for another, often coordinating between our Zapata and Del Mar locations so an adjustment visit doesn't mean missing a shift at the refinery or a bus ride back from United South.

Most of our ortho starters are teens walking in after a cleaning referral, or middle schoolers whose classmates at LBJ or Cigarroa already have brackets. We talk pricing in round monthly numbers from the first visit, we run the CHIP ortho benefit check before the consult ends, and we speak Spanish with the parent while the teen asks about clear aligner color ties in English.

What Laredo Patients Say

“Almost Dentist, very little wait time!! Staff is very friendly…”
— Denise Sanchez
“The staff at rodeos dental are fantastic! They greeted me with a smile and made me feel comfortable from the moment I walked in. My hygienist, Adriana was so gentle and thorough during my cleaning. Dr. has an excellent bedside manner and explained everything clearly. I highly recommend this practice!”
— Miguel Mercado
“Very friendly staff! They are always very helpful! Adriana Valdez as always very friendly with my boys!”
— Jackie Santos

Dr. Tulio Alejandro Alvarado

General Dentist

Meet Your Laredo Team

Care You Can Count On

Dr. Tulio Alejandro Alvarado leads orthodontic care at the Zapata office and sees most consult-to-bonding patients through start to finish, which matters for families who don't want to re-explain a teen's history at every adjustment. He runs the consult bilingually — walking the parent through CHIP ortho scope, commercial rider limits, and self-pay monthly plan math while the teen handles the aesthetic questions about metal brackets, ceramic, or clear aligners.

For adjustment visits that land on a Saturday or a late afternoon after school, the team coordinates with our Del Mar location so a parent working near north Laredo can still get a kid in the chair without driving the full length of US-83. Consults include a panoramic review and a same-visit estimate, not a follow-up call with surprise numbers.

Orthodontics FAQ — Laredo

Where is the Zapata office and how do I get there from south Laredo?

We're at 1918 US-83, Laredo, TX 78046, on the US-83 corridor heading toward Zapata County. Parking is on-site and free, and the entrance faces US-83.

Do you accept CHIP orthodontic coverage at this location?

Yes. We run the CHIP ortho eligibility check at the consult and give you the approved scope and any remaining monthly balance in writing before you leave. Call (956) 752-9800 ahead if you want us to pre-verify.

Can we do adjustments at Del Mar if Zapata doesn't fit our schedule?

Yes — Dr. Alvarado's treatment plan transfers between our Zapata and Del Mar Laredo offices, so adjustment visits can land at whichever location works that week.

What are your Saturday hours for teen adjustment visits?

Saturdays we're open 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Weekdays we're 10:00 AM to 7:00 PM, which covers after-school slots for LBJ, Cigarroa, and United South families. Sundays we're closed.