· Average treatment times of only six months

· Austin 6 Month Braces clear brackets and tooth-colored wires are barely visible

· Use of braces has shown to provide the most conservative and predictable final result

· Low forces & short overall orthodontic treatment times increase comfort, safety and hygiene

· Austin 6 Month Braces is typically less expensive than traditional braces, aligner therapy, or veneers

Dr. Jaret Hulse loves being a dentist! Dr. Hulse has been practicing dentistry now for over 11 years.  He was born and raised in New York City, then moved down to Austin, TX with his wife Stephanie to start a new life, a family, and a dental practice!  Dr. Hulse graduated in 2001 with a bachelor’s of science in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry.  He then received his doctorate in dental medicine from the University of Pittsburgh in 2005.  Following that, he completed an intensive general practice residency in Kings County Hospital in Brooklyn, NY where he began his orthodontic training.  Despite looking so young, Dr. Hulse has a lot of experience!

Though Dr. Hulse has been out of school for many years, he is constantly educating himself and learning more and more about the fast moving field of dentistry.   In fact, Dr. Hulse has taken so many continuing education courses that he has been awarded his Masters in the Academy of General Dentistry (M.A.G.D).   To do this a doctor must past a rigorous exam, and take 1100 hours of continuing education courses in all aspects of dentistry.  Less then 1% of dentists ever achieve this award.  Most are 15-20 years older then Dr. Hulse. To obtain it at the age of 36 is very rare indeed.

Dr. Hulse has spent much of his career being on the forefront of cosmetic braces, having being taught Powerprox 6 month braces up the masters level directly by its legendary innovator, Dr. Rick Depaul.  In keeping with cosmetics orthodontic treatment in mind, Dr. Hulse has also been trained on Invisalign and he has brought the Inman Aligner to Austin Texas, which until recently was all but unheard of in this country.   Giving adults the smile they always wanted in a relatively short time has clearly become Dr. Hulse’s passion!

Q: How can teeth be straightened in only six months with adult braces?

A: Austin 6 Month Braces uses light forces, nearly invisible clear brackets, and space-age wires that naturally work to move the teeth into the correct positions.  One of the reasons we can do this so quickly is that we are mostly moving the front teeth.  The teeth people see.   The goal is to get a great smile, in a short amount of time, as conservatively as possible. 

Q: Six months sounds good, but will I still have a mouth full of metal braces for the whole time?

A: No! Austin Six Month Braces uses clear braces that are barely visible to gently straighten your teeth.

Q: How are Austin 6 Month Smiles braces more comfortable than regular braces?

A: Austin Six Month Smiles uses low force to move teeth gently. Many people think that the accelerated braces treatment means simply "tightening" regular braces to get the teeth moving, but that is not true. Austin Six Month Braces utilizes standard orthodontic mechanics, but with an emphasis on the cosmetic appearance of your teeth rather than the position of your bite.

Q: Do Austin Six Month Braces damage the teeth, roots, or gums?

A: There are no more risks of root damage or other issues than those associated with traditional orthodontics. Since the forces used with Austin 6 Month braces are lighter and you are in braces for a short amount of time there are actually even fewer risks involved with Austin Six Month Braces.

Q: Am I too old for braces?  

A: We are often asked this question, and the answer is an emphatic NO!!!! In fact, most of our braces patients are adults between the ages of 25 and 60.  These are people that either couldn't afford braces as a child, or didn't want to go through 2-3 years of metal braces as an adult, but have always been self-conscious of their teeth.  Now they have a better option.

Q: What if I had braces before?

A: A VERY common scenario is someone who had braces as a child, but as they got older their teeth moved and are no longer straight.  These people are usually a PERFECT candidate for Austin 6 Month Braces.