Dr. Jeffrey Alvarado DDS

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Get to know Dentist Dr. Jeffrey Alvarado, who serves patients in McAllen, Texas.

Dr. Alvarado was born in San Antonio, Texas. He completed his graduate study at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, receiving his Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. Beginning his practice in 2001, Dr. Alvarado and the Lakes Family Dental have continued his tradition of dental excellence by proudly serving the greater McAllen area since July of 2001. 

Dr. Alvarado  is a Top Six Month Smile Provider, Certified with the Engle Institute for dental Implants, and holds a certificate for Academy in Sports Dentistry.

He is also listed on America’s Guide for Top Dentist, and is an open care choice winner for best dentist. 

Dr. Alvarado is also very passionate about both youth and community organization; he currently serves as the team dentist for the RGV Killer Bees.

Dr. Alvarado has also donated custom athletic mouth guards for the football programs of the following valley high schools; McAllen Memorial, Nikki Rowe, PSJA North, Edinburg Bobcats, Robert Vela H.S, Economedes H.S, Sharyland, Palmview and Juarez-Lincoln. He resides in McAllen, Texas and has two sons Ryan and Andrew.

Dr. Jeffrey Alvarado is a Dentist practicing in McAllen, TX. Dr. Alvarado specializes in preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases and conditions associated with the mouth and overall dental health.

Dr. Alvarado was trained to carry out such treatment as professional cleaning, restorative, prosthodontic, and endodontic procedures, and performing examinations, among many others.

He can diagnose and treat oral health issues. The most basic services he can provide are preventative and regular maintenance treatments such as cleanings, fluoride treatments, X-rays, cavity fillings.

Dr. Alvarado can also provide advice on proper brushing, flossing, and rinsing for the prevention of plaque buildup.

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