6.4K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 205 posts/day, top 1% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 4 PM UTC. Mostly image posts (61%).
r/askdentists Traffic & Engagement r/askdentists Traffic & Engagement
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Upvote Distribution
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r/askdentists Most Active Times When r/askdentists Is Most Active
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r/askdentists Flair Performance r/askdentists Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| question | 6.0K (94.7%) | 2 |
| experience/story | 197 (3.1%) | 3 |
| other | 107 (1.7%) | 1 |
| Dry Socket | 33 (0.5%) | 1 |
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r/askdentists Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/askdentists
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| tooth | 1.0K (16.3%) | 2 | 3 |
| teeth | 854 (13.4%) | 2 | 3 |
| wisdom | 450 (7.1%) | 2 | 2 |
| dentist | 426 (6.7%) | 3 | 5 |
| pain | 382 (6.0%) | 2 | 2 |
| extraction | 362 (5.7%) | 1 | 2 |
| root | 362 (5.7%) | 2 | 3 |
| need | 336 (5.3%) | 2 | 4 |
| gum | 331 (5.2%) | 2 | 2 |
| help | 319 (5.0%) | 2 | 3 |
r/askdentists Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/askdentists
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This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/askdentists Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/askdentists
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My parents won’t take me to the dentist and I’m in constant pain. I genuinely don’t know what to do anymore.
Pulled this out of my gums last night
Root canal treatment burnt my cheek
My tooth is broken split in the middle
Her upper and lower baby teeth have extensive decay.
I (probably former) D4 just spent 45 minutes convincing a patient I extracted the wrong tooth
This thing popped outta my gums
I wish I had never gotten veneers and why it was an irreversible mistake
Dentist just pulled every teeth in my girlfriend's mouth.
Does the black spot on my right molar - look like a cavity and how soon should I get it fixed?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| My parents won’t take me to the dentist and I’m in constant pain. I genuinely don’t know what to do anymore. | 222 | 186 | image | Jul 16 |
| Pulled this out of my gums last night | 198 | 26 | image | Jul 13 |
| Root canal treatment burnt my cheek | 174 | 36 | image | Jul 21 |
| My tooth is broken split in the middle | 137 | 43 | image | Jul 12 |
| Her upper and lower baby teeth have extensive decay. | 112 | 25 | image | Jul 5 |
| I (probably former) D4 just spent 45 minutes convincing a patient I extracted the wrong tooth | 93 | 6 | text | Jul 8 |
| This thing popped outta my gums | 87 | 19 | image | Jul 30 |
| I wish I had never gotten veneers and why it was an irreversible mistake | 85 | 18 | text | Jul 9 |
| Dentist just pulled every teeth in my girlfriend's mouth. | 81 | 48 | text | Jul 2 |
| Does the black spot on my right molar - look like a cavity and how soon should I get it fixed? | 79 | 26 | image | Jul 7 |
r/askdentists Audience Overlap r/askdentists Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
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r/askdentists FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/askdentists
What's the best time to post on r/askdentists?
Based on posting volume, r/askdentists is most active on Wednesdays around 4 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/askdentists?
r/askdentists averages 205 posts per day and ranks in the top 1% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/askdentists get?
Posts on r/askdentists average about 2 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/askdentists get most?
On r/askdentists, most posts are image posts (61%)