Orthodontists in Austin - Research
About Our Office
The team at Austin – Research offers a breadth of orthodontic services to meet the needs of kids, teens, and adults. Helping our patients reveal confident smiles through tailored orthodontic treatment plans is our goal. If you’re looking for braces or Invisalign® aligner options from a family orthodontist near you, book your FREE consultation online or by phone today.
- Dr. De La Fuente attended the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, has practiced orthodontics since 2012, and is a Top 1% Invisalign® Diamond Plus Provider
- Dr. De La Fuente is a 2nd generation orthodontist
- Among the top orthodontists in Austin, TX with state-of-the-art equipment
- Bilingual, Spanish speaking team
- Smile Doctors Orthodontics proudly serves the communities in the following zip codes: 78758, 78756, 78751, 78752, 78757
- Convenient locations in Austin and Round Rock
- Convenient scheduling and progress tracking through Smile Doctors Anywhere app
- Affordable monthly payment options and discounts are available for qualifying patients
- Most dental insurance plans accepted
"Always a great experience from the moment you walk in. Everybody truly enjoys working here."
About Our Office
The team at Austin – Research offers a breadth of orthodontic services to meet the needs of kids, teens, and adults. Helping our patients reveal confident smiles through tailored orthodontic treatment plans is our goal. If you’re looking for braces or Invisalign® aligner options from a family orthodontist near you, book your FREE consultation online or by phone today.
- Dr. De La Fuente attended the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry, has practiced orthodontics since 2012, and is a Top 1% Invisalign® Diamond Plus Provider
- Dr. De La Fuente is a 2nd generation orthodontist
- Among the top orthodontists in Austin, TX with state-of-the-art equipment
- Bilingual, Spanish speaking team
- Smile Doctors Orthodontics proudly serves the communities in the following zip codes: 78758, 78756, 78751, 78752, 78757
- Convenient locations in Austin and Round Rock
- Convenient scheduling and progress tracking through Smile Doctors Anywhere app
- Affordable monthly payment options and discounts are available for qualifying patients
- Most dental insurance plans accepted
Orthodontic Services Available
Current Offers and Insurance
Everyone deserves a confident and affordable smile. Convenient monthly payments and discounts are available for qualifying patients. We accept most insurance plans and will check your coverage during your FREE initial consultation.
Meet Our Orthodontists in Austin – Research
Dr. De La Fuente (“Dr. D” to many of his patients and team members) will make you feel right at home with his fun-loving attitude and approachable bedside manner. He is proud to have been part of the Smile Doctors family since 2015, creating beautiful smiles for patients of all ages. Dr. D is all about the patient experience. He values patient comfort, treatment efficiency, and catering to patient preferences such as braces vs. Invisalign®. Dr D has given multiple lectures on the treatment of complex cases with both braces and Invisalign. He is a “Diamond Top 1%” provider of Invisalign clear aligners. Dr. D strives to bring the most advanced technology and expertise to the practice to create beautify healthy smiles. He is known for his efficient and effective approach to seamlessly align your teeth in the shortest time possible.
In his youth in Mexico City, he grew up helping out at his dad’s orthodontic office after school and was inspired by seeing the impact his dad made in patients’ lives. He and his family moved to San Antonio, TX, before his freshman year of high school. After high school, Dr. D attended UTSA where he graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelor’s in Biology. Dr D then graduated from the University of Texas Health Science Center (UTHSCSA), where he obtained his dental degree and was inducted into the Ommicron Kappa Upsilon National Dental Honors Society. He stayed at UTHSCSA for another 3 years in the Orthodontic Specialty Program, obtaining his Orthodontic Diplomate and a Master’s in Dental Science.
When he’s not nerding out over teeth, Dr. D enjoys spending time with his out-of-his-league wife, Jen, and their two adorable (yet evil) cats. He loves all types of board sports (wakeboarding, snowboarding, kiteboarding, taking the National Dental Boards…wait, what?) and it eats him up inside that Jen can ski faster than he snowboards. Dr. D also loves giving back to the community through volunteering at Manos de Cristo Dental clinic, where he provides dental care for those in need.
Meet Our Orthodontists in Austin
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Patient Reviews
“I’ve had orthodontics for almost two years now. Five stars! The Smile Doctors team at the Austin Research location is wonderful and has made the process as painless as possible; they are warm and spirited and it’s a pleasure to see them regularly despite the process requiring so much time, expense and energy. I have had procedures like implants and crowns made during this time and they were very patient considering they had to remake trays and retainers. I was also not satisfied with my alignment after X-rays so the dentist ordered more trays. With all the options for orthodontics, I might have paid less elsewhere but a good experience and how a business makes you feel is important. Im not done yet but thumbs up and thank you Smile Doctors!”
“Nice and informative staff! Super easy process and affordable. It was quick. I’m happy to be doing business with them again as a returning customer!”
“I don’t ever leave reviews but this people deserved it. The staff was great. Treated my son in a awesome way. I will definitely go there next to get all my dental needs. Highly recommended.”
“Amazing staff that explained the process with candor and positivity.”
“Awesome people working there!!!! Everyone is always in a great mood!!! Glad I went there for my invisiline😃”