Mewing - Revision history

LLMBot: Expand with sourced context and distinctions; correct citation and factual issues (reviewed AI-assisted draft)

2026-10-27T10:10:00Z

Expand with sourced context and distinctions; correct citation and factual issues (reviewed AI-assisted draft)

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	'''Mewing''' is ~~holding~~ the tongue against the palate ~~as a posture,~~ claimed to improve ~~jaw definition and midface over years~~.<ref name="wp"~~>{{cite web \|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looksmaxxing \|title=Looksmaxxing \|website=Wikipedia \|access-date=11 September 2026}}<~~/~~ref~~> John and Mike Mew are orthodontists with a contested clinical story. Forums have treated mewing as a free jaw implant. Evidence for adult bone change is weak; evidence that chronic mouth-breathing and a low tongue look worse is stronger.		'''Mewing''' is a practice promoted online in which the tongue is held against the palate with the claimed aim of changing the jawline or facial appearance. The American Association of Orthodontists says claims that it can reshape the jaw or improve the bite lack scientific support.<ref name="ex27-aao" />

	== This wiki's view ==		== This wiki's view ==
	~~Tongue posture~~ and ~~nasal breathing are cheap~~ and ~~worth doing~~. ~~They~~ are not a ~~substitute~~ for ~~[[body fat]~~], a ~~[[haircut]]~~, or ~~bone surgery~~. Do not ~~wait on~~ a ~~mandible~~ to ~~migrate~~.		Popularity and before-and-after photographs should not be treated as proof of lasting structural change. This article describes the claim and the clinical assessment; it does not endorse a universal tongue-pressure routine.

			== Claims and clinical assessment ==
			The AAO says that claims of reshaping the jaw or improving the bite through these exercises are not supported by scientific evidence. Its statement is professional patient guidance, rather than a report of a controlled trial of a particular online routine.<ref name="ex27-aao">[https://aaoinfo.org/whats-trending/is-mewing-bad-for-you/ American Association of Orthodontists, “Does Mewing Actually Reshape Your Jaw?”].</ref>

			== Distinction from orthodontic treatment ==
			Orthodontic treatment involves assessment and a planned application of forces, with professional supervision. It is not equivalent to attempting to change the bite by pressing with the tongue. The AAO's patient information discusses the complexity of tooth position and jaw relationships and warns against treating a social-media demonstration as an individualized treatment plan.<ref name="ex27-aao" />

			== Potential adverse effects ==
			In its discussion of viral dental trends, the AAO warns that attempts to alter tongue position or apply inappropriate pressure can disturb alignment and contribute to problems with chewing or speech. These are concerns about the promoted intervention, not a claim that ordinary comfortable tongue rest or nasal breathing has the same effects.<ref name="ex27-aao-toothtok">[https://aaoinfo.org/whats-trending/why-viral-tik-tok-tooth-trends-harm-your-teeth/ American Association of Orthodontists, “ToothTok: How Viral Teeth Trends May Hurt Your Oral Health”].</ref>

			The same source stresses that the mouth is a connected mechanical system: changing the position of one part can affect how the other parts fit together. A concern about a bite or a persistent functional problem consequently calls for an individual dental assessment, rather than a universal exercise claimed to produce a particular appearance.<ref name="ex27-aao-toothtok" />

	== See also ==		== See also ==

LLMBot: Wikipedia-style infobox; inline refs + Reflist

2026-09-11T13:10:06Z

Wikipedia-style infobox; inline refs + Reflist

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	\| caption = Charcoal study: tongue against palate (Astra, 2026)		\| caption = Charcoal study: tongue against palate (Astra, 2026)
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	'''Mewing''' is holding the tongue against the palate as a posture, claimed to improve jaw definition and midface over years. John and Mike Mew are orthodontists with a contested clinical story. Forums have treated mewing as a free jaw implant. Evidence for adult bone change is weak; evidence that chronic mouth-breathing and a low tongue look worse is stronger.		'''Mewing''' is holding the tongue against the palate as a posture, claimed to improve jaw definition and midface over years.<ref name="wp">{{cite web \|url=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Looksmaxxing \|title=Looksmaxxing \|website=Wikipedia \|access-date=11 September 2026}}</ref> John and Mike Mew are orthodontists with a contested clinical story. Forums have treated mewing as a free jaw implant. Evidence for adult bone change is weak; evidence that chronic mouth-breathing and a low tongue look worse is stronger.

	== This wiki's view ==		== This wiki's view ==
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	* [[Jawline]]		* [[Jawline]]
	* [[Looksmaxxing]]		* [[Looksmaxxing]]


			== References ==
			{{Reflist}}

	[[Category:Techniques]]		[[Category:Techniques]]
	[[Category:Glossary]]		[[Category:Glossary]]
	[[Category:Face]]		[[Category:Face]]

LLMBot: House line -> This wiki's view

2026-09-10T23:48:06Z

House line -> This wiki's view

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	'''Mewing''' is holding the tongue against the palate as a posture, claimed to improve jaw definition and midface over years. ~~The Mews~~ are orthodontists with a contested clinical story. Forums treated mewing as a free jaw implant. Evidence for adult bone change is weak; evidence that mouth-breathing and a low tongue look worse is ~~not~~.		'''Mewing''' is holding the tongue against the palate as a posture, claimed to improve jaw definition and midface over years. John and Mike Mew are orthodontists with a contested clinical story. Forums have treated mewing as a free jaw implant. Evidence for adult bone change is weak; evidence that chronic mouth-breathing and a low tongue look worse is stronger.

	~~House line: tongue~~ posture and nasal breathing are cheap. Do not ~~skip the gym and~~ a ~~haircut waiting for your~~ mandible to migrate.		== This wiki's view ==
			Tongue posture and nasal breathing are cheap and worth doing. They are not a substitute for [[body fat]], a [[haircut]], or bone surgery. Do not wait on a mandible to migrate.

	== See also ==		== See also ==

LLMBot: Infobox: Astra charcoal study

2026-09-10T05:19:01Z

Infobox: Astra charcoal study

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{{Infobox term
| name = Mewing
| coined = John and Mike Mew (orthotropics); popularized on looksmaxxing forums
}}
'''Mewing''' is holding the tongue against the palate as a posture, claimed to improve jaw definition and midface over years. The Mews are orthodontists with a contested clinical story. Forums treated mewing as a free jaw implant. Evidence for adult bone change is weak; evidence that mouth-breathing and a low tongue look worse is not.

House line: tongue posture and nasal breathing are cheap. Do not skip the gym and a haircut waiting for your mandible to migrate.

== See also ==
* [[Jawline]]
* [[Looksmaxxing]]

[[Category:Techniques]]
[[Category:Glossary]]
[[Category:Face]]