What's working in @askthedentist's Instagram content
Elixon has tracked 22 public posts from @askthedentist (1.2M followers) between 3 July 2025 and 16 October 2026. They average 24,763 likes and 2,460 comments; 55% are video. 3 posts scored as ad-creative opportunities, 3 of them Diamond tier.
Which @askthedentist posts earned the most engagement?
The five most-liked posts in the tracked window. The best of them reached 269,244 likes, about 2.1% of the account's followers on an average post. Captions are quoted from the public posts; links open on Instagram.
What patterns does Elixon see in @askthedentist's best posts?
Elixon classifies the hook of every scored post. Across 3 scored @askthedentist posts the most common hook types are:
- social proof3 posts
The account's dominant format is video (55% of tracked posts). Scores are computed from the post's engagement and Elixon's read of its purchase-intent signals; they describe organic posts, not ads.
Why did the top-scored posts work?
Score 99/100 · social proof · analysed 20 October 2026 · post“We keep acting like oral health is cosmetic. It's cardiovascular.”
This post went viral because it delivers a paradigm-shattering reframe — it takes something people dismiss as cosmetic (bleeding gums) and connects it to a life-or-death outcome (heart attack). The storytelling is structured like a thriller: a relatable patient, a routine visit, then a devastating twist. It leverages authority (verified dental MD), fear + urgency, clinical proof (CRP, arterial bac…
Score 99/100 · social proof · analysed 3 October 2026 · post“Hills I will die on as a dentist of 40+ years”
This post exploded because it combines extreme authority (40+ years of experience), controversy/intrigue ("hills I will die on" implies unpopular or counterintuitive truths), and the promise of insider knowledge that most patients never hear. The scenic, relaxed background humanizes the expert — he's not in a sterile clinic, making him feel trustworthy and approachable rather than clinical and sal…
Score 82/100 · social proof · analysed 1 September 2026 · post“Follow along - there's lots more I'll be sharing here in the coming weeks. If you want detailed advice, not just instagram quick bites, comment "NEWSLETTER" and”
This post converts massive organic trust by packaging 40 years of clinical authority into a low-friction lead magnet (free newsletter). The "comment to unlock" mechanic drives algorithm engagement, while the dual credibility stack — research-backed + patient-observed — silences skepticism. The informal, doctor-to-patient tone feels like advice from a trusted friend, not a sales pitch. No hard sell…
Analysis text is Elixon's own, generated from the public post and its engagement.
Frequently asked questions
How many of @askthedentist's posts does Elixon track?
22 posts published between 3 July 2025 and 16 October 2026, 6 of them in the last 30 days. Elixon ingests the account's most recent public Instagram posts on a rolling schedule.
What does an Elixon Opportunity Score mean?
Each tracked post is scored from 0 to 100 on how usable its hook and format are for a paid ad in the same category. 3 of @askthedentist's posts have been scored; 3 reached the Diamond tier (80+), and the highest score is 99.
Are these ad results?
No. Everything on this page describes organic Instagram engagement (likes and comments on public posts). It is not ad spend, ad reach or ad performance data.
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Start for freeSource: public Instagram posts by @askthedentist, read by Elixon between 3 July 2025 and 16 October 2026. Likes and comments are the counts at the time each post was read. Elixon is not affiliated with askthedentist.