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.
- 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
- Smile Doctors Orthodontics in Austin, TX proudly serves the communities in the following zip codes: 78758, 78756, 78751, 78752, 78757
"Hands down BEST orthodontist in town. As soon as I walked in I felt so welcome, the staff is so nice and helpful. From signing in, to getting X-rays done, to talking about finance plans, everyone was so helpful and nice. I felt like I knew all of them for such a long time. I would recommend them to anyone I can. I had such an amazing experience, and you will too! :)"
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.
- 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
- Smile Doctors Orthodontics in Austin, TX proudly serves the communities in the following zip codes: 78758, 78756, 78751, 78752, 78757
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
Awards & Certifications
Patient Reviews
“Best customer service I’ve ever experienced with a medical practice!!”
“Absolutely amazing patient service! Super friendly! If you like a considerate and outstanding experience from the moment you step foot in the dentist from the moment you leave this is the place! They were super accommodating and we can’t wait for our next visit!”
“If I could leave a video review I would smile doctors really treated me like family and I feel like they’re really looking out for me oh, I’m not going to lie I was a bit nervous and I could tell that everybody which really comforting the part of the team overall in the energy in there is so optimistic I would definitely recommend them to anybody out here I felt insecure with my smile but I can see it looking it’s best and giving me the confidence in time thank you 🥰❣”
“Everyone is friendly and have excellent communication skills. My first visit there was amazing and very thero ❤️”
“Amazing staff love them all”