627 posts analyzed Updated Sep 2026
Averages 21 posts/day, top 10% activity. Most active Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/orthodontics Traffic & Engagement r/orthodontics Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/orthodontics Most Active Times When r/orthodontics Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
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r/orthodontics Flair Performance r/orthodontics Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Braces | 76 (30.4%) | 1 |
| Recommendations | 52 (20.8%) | 1 |
| Retainers | 40 (16.0%) | 1 |
| Aligners | 24 (9.6%) | 1 |
| Expanders | 18 (7.2%) | 1 |
| Extractions | 14 (5.6%) | 1 |
| Jaw Surgery 🔪 | 10 (4.0%) | 1 |
| Aesthetics | 7 (2.8%) | 1 |
| Research/Studies/News 📰 | 3 (1.2%) | 1 |
| Dental School/Training 🥽 | 3 (1.2%) | 1 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/orthodontics Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/orthodontics
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| braces | 125 (19.9%) | 1 | 3 |
| teeth | 73 (11.6%) | 1 | 2 |
| need | 49 (7.8%) | 1 | 3 |
| help | 40 (6.4%) | 1 | 2 |
| retainer | 39 (6.2%) | 1 | 3 |
| jaw | 30 (4.8%) | 1 | 4 |
| invisalign | 30 (4.8%) | 1 | 2 |
| treatment | 28 (4.5%) | 1 | 3 |
| orthodontist | 27 (4.3%) | 1 | 3 |
| advice | 26 (4.2%) | 1 | 3 |
r/orthodontics Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/orthodontics
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
This community doesn't link off-site.
Its posts are text, images, or discussion rather than outbound links.
r/orthodontics Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/orthodontics
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Braces are off, at 31
11 year old’s teeth x-ray, a rare case of Hyperdontia
noticed my retainer has a crack, is there a way around this?
Overjet even after braces
Root resorbtion
One year into treatment- what is wrong with my bite/ how much of this can be fixed?
6½ year old female panoramic x-ray
What makes someone the best orthodontist?
Should I get a MARPE?
Is this underbite fixable with braces, surgery or a combination of both?
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braces are off, at 31 | 10 | 2 | image | Sep 23 |
| 11 year old’s teeth x-ray, a rare case of Hyperdontia | 6 | 5 | image | Sep 3 |
| noticed my retainer has a crack, is there a way around this? | 6 | 7 | image | Sep 5 |
| Overjet even after braces | 5 | 12 | image | Sep 4 |
| Root resorbtion | 5 | 3 | image | Sep 10 |
| One year into treatment- what is wrong with my bite/ how much of this can be fixed? | 5 | 3 | image | Sep 15 |
| 6½ year old female panoramic x-ray | 5 | 10 | image | Sep 17 |
| What makes someone the best orthodontist? | 4 | 10 | text | Sep 2 |
| Should I get a MARPE? | 4 | 6 | image | Sep 12 |
| Is this underbite fixable with braces, surgery or a combination of both? | 4 | 10 | image | Sep 19 |
r/orthodontics Audience Overlap r/orthodontics Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/orthodontics FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/orthodontics
What's the best time to post on r/orthodontics?
Based on posting volume, r/orthodontics is most active on Tuesdays around 8 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/orthodontics?
r/orthodontics averages 21 posts per day and ranks in the top 10% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/orthodontics get?
Posts on r/orthodontics average about 1 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/orthodontics get most?
On r/orthodontics, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts