Mewing originated from the studies of a controversial orthodontist, John Mew. The trend gained momentum on social media last ...

Mewing is not a medical term. It was named after British orthodontist Dr. John Mew, who popularized the technique in the 1970s as part of his alternative orthodontic practice, orthotropics.

The effectiveness of mewing is highly debated. While its advocates showcase before-and-after photos online, experts stress that there is no credible, peer-reviewed research proving Mewing's claims.

Mewing involves pressing your tongue to the roof of your mouth to reshape your jaw No scientific research supports mewing’s effectiveness in adults Experts warn that improper techniques may ...

Mewing is a form of the controversial practice knowns as 'orthotropics', or the guidance of facial growth, which comes from the Greek 'orthos' (straight or correct) and 'tropos' (growth). Mewing has ...