Dr. Marco Navarro is the lead orthodontist, CEO, and founder of Mint Orthodontics and Orashape. For over 20 years, Dr. Navarro has provided top quality, affordable orthodontic care to patients throughout Texas and Mexico, but he does far more than just straightening teeth. His compassion for his patients and dedication to the communities he serves are changing lives one person and one smile at a time.
Dr. Navarros passion for orthodontics and community service began with his father, a dentist whose commitment to his patients would serve as a model for his sons own philosophy and approach to orthodontic care.
My dads a dentist and to me, just seeing the way he helped people [and] the impact he had in the community, I always wanted to be a dentist. And I think my brothers and sisters also saw it too because we were eight kids and seven out of eight of us became dentists, Dr. Navarro explains, adding:
It was a passion that I just enjoyed so much. And it just became a way of life in our home. I saw my dad having [such] fulfillment and being happy about what he was doing. The same thing for my older brothers.
At just 16 years old, Dr. Navarro went to work with his eldest brother, who by that time had become an orthodontist. As he worked alongside his brother in the lab, and later as an orthodontic assistant, Dr. Navarro continued to be inspired by his fathers dedication to his patients.
I remember my dad was always taking care of his patients, sometimes even going in at midnight to [treat them]. There was a real personal connection. [] He was always very involved in the community and [believed in] giving back and helping out. He never let anybody go untreated or without changing their lives in a way that would help them.
His fathers legacy of serving and helping others is deeply ingrained in Dr. Navarro and why he is so passionate about orthodontics and how it enables him to help the people in the communities he serves.
As an orthodontist, Dr. Navarro loves being able to create beautiful smiles for his patients, but his real passions are changing his patients quality of life and giving back to the community both of which are cornerstones of what makes Mint Orthodontics so unique.
I always enjoy creating beautiful smiles, and thats a passion for me. Its a big [part of] what I like doing with my patients. [Were] changing their quality of life and giving back to the community. We see patients from all socio-economic status, we see patients from Medicaid, especially the ones with cleft lip and palate and facial deformities, he says.
Having a dental degree or an orthodontic degree doesnt mean just doing the simple, easy stuff like fixing crooked teeth. [It also means] taking care of the very complex cases. Dr. Navarro insists, adding that at these practices that I go to, we [usually treat] very complex cases, the cases that sometimes nobody wants to see. We take care of them. And that makes us very unique.
Im the only one seeing them south of Houston. We have patients coming in from Corpus Christi, Amarillo we have people traveling from all over the state [of Texas] because [they know] well take care of them. I enjoy so much seeing the transformation of these patients. The way [their lives change], going from not wanting to leave their homes to [having so much more] confidence. Its just something that fulfills your heart in a way that is so different from anything else.
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Rating 4.5 out of 5 based on 10 reviews
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3 years ago
They do an excellent job my daughter Anika is been with them since she was a little girl and they fixed her already she is ready for surgery they are the best
Yvette Rodriguez
3 years ago
My two sons got the traditional braces here at Mint! Excellent service , great staff and the best Dr! I would definitely recommend it.
Frank Menchaca
3 years ago
The staff is extremely friendly and very accommodating. They're quick and efficient and call/ text to send reminders for appointments. Would DEFINITELY recommend Mint Orthodontics of Rio Grande City.
Maryssa Garza
3 years ago
My daughters braces were denied because the Insurance requested additional information by a certain date from this dentist and they failed to give that information to my insurance on time! That's because I called them once a month to check up how the case was going and they would tell me they still had no answer! Very disappointed with the terrible service
Anthony Villarreal
3 years ago
Friendly staff and calm environment make it a nice spot to get all your dental needs taken care of very satisfied with my visit.
Aida Sepulveda
3 years ago
They do an excellent job my daughter Anika is been with them since she was a little girl and they fixed her already she is ready for surgery they are the best
Frank Menchaca
3 years ago
The staff is extremely friendly and very accommodating. They're quick and efficient and call/ text to send reminders for appointments. Would DEFINITELY recommend Mint Orthodontics of Rio Grande City.
Yvette Rodriguez
3 years ago
My two sons got the traditional braces here at Mint! Excellent service , great staff and the best Dr! I would definitely recommend it.
Maryssa Garza
4 years ago
My daughters braces were denied because the Insurance requested additional information by a certain date from this dentist and they failed to give that information to my insurance on time! That's because I called them once a month to check up how the case was going and they would tell me they still had no answer! Very disappointed with the terrible service
Anthony Villarreal
4 years ago
Friendly staff and calm environment make it a nice spot to get all your dental needs taken care of very satisfied with my visit.
alexis rivera
4 years ago
Finally today is the day that I get my braces removed I am so excited I highly recommend mint orthodontist
Eder Ociel Ruiz Alvarado
4 years ago
(Translated by Google) Nice place, nice work, thank you !!! (Original) Bonito lugar bonito trabajo gracias!!!
Agueda Salas
5 years ago
I made the best decision when I came to Mint Orthodontics, my teeth look great now!, I had my treatment for two years, and I have no complaints. I recommend this place!
alexis rivera
5 years ago
Finally today is the day that I get my braces removed I am so excited I highly recommend mint orthodontist
Arlette Meza
5 years ago
(Translated by Google) Excellent place, the super attention and the care you receive during the treatment is the BEST OF ALL . Without doubt the best option when choosing HEALTH. (Original) Exelente lugar , la atencion super y los cuidados que recibes durante el tratamiento es el MEJOR DE TODOS .sin duda la mejor opcion al momento de elegir la SALUD .
Eder Ociel Ruiz Alvarado
5 years ago
(Translated by Google) Nice place, nice work, thank you !!! (Original) Bonito lugar bonito trabajo gracias!!!
RoxAnne Simmons
6 years ago
Son got braces staff allowed us to watch
RoxAnne Simmons
7 years ago
Son got braces staff allowed us to watch
Karen Hoefener
7 years ago
Truly the nicest orthodontist office I have ever been to. Actually excited to go back!!!
Karen Hoefener
8 years ago
Truly the nicest orthodontist office I have ever been to. Actually excited to go back!!!
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