r/orthodontics is a subreddit with 11k members. The community frequently discusses braces, retainers, orthodontist, retainer, and expander, and the most common flair used is braces , recommendations, retainers , aligners , and extractions.
A place to discuss anything related to orthodontics and ask for advice
Popular Topics in r/orthodontics
#1
Braces
109 posts
#2
Retainers
46 posts
#3
Orthodontist
28 posts
#4
Retainer
27 posts
#5
Expander
26 posts
#6
Invisalign
24 posts
#7
Advice
22 posts
#8
Teeth
22 posts
#9
Extraction
16 posts
#10
Overbite
16 posts
Flair Used in r/orthodontics
#1
Braces
: "Need help"
12 posts
#2
Recommendations
: "First lower premolar extraction on one side; could braces close the gap?"
7 posts
#3
Retainers
: "Retainer cut back protocol"
4 posts
#4
Aligners
: "Angel aligners"
4 posts
#5
Extractions
: "Retraction method used by orthodonist might have lost achorage?"
3 posts
#6
Aesthetics
: "Ortho wants to extract healthy lateral incisor to remedy overcrowding- will it ruin my midline later?"
3 posts
#7
Research/Studies/News 📰
: "Help me with orthodontics"
3 posts
#8
Dental School/Training 🥽
: "D1 dealing with a wrist injury/recovery, is Ortho the most realistic move for career longevity?"
2 posts
#9
Expanders
: "Expanders with braces"
1 post
#10
Jaw Surgery 🔪
: "What should I do? 17F"
1 post
Member Growth in r/orthodontics
Yearly
+3k members(38.7%)
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Last updated: November 3, 2026