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| In the [[incelosphere]], '''mewing''' is a [[looksmaxxing]] technique for improving the bone structure of one's face. Mewing involves continuously pushing the tip of one's tongue against the roof of the mouth, to make room so the entire tongue can be pushed against the roof of the mouth. This pushes the central bone of the face (the [[maxilla]]) forwards and upwards, improving the facial appearance.
| | '''Mewing''' is a controversial [[looksmaxxing]] technique that supposedly improves the bone structure of one's face. Mewing involves continuously pushing the tip of one's tongue against the roof of the mouth. The originator, orthodontist [[Michael Mew]], proposed that this technique pushes the central bone of the face (the [[maxilla]]) forwards and upwards, improving the facial appearance. In response to his media publicity, Mew has been expelled from the British Orthodontic Society for having misled the public.<ref name="guardian">https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/mar/21/mewing-youtube-face-shaping-trend-what-is-it-technique-explained</ref> |
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| == Ultimate guide to proper mewing ==
| | Orthotropics enthusiasts claim that mewing results in the expansion of the following muscles: the procerus, the nasalis, the levator anguli oris, tyhe levator labii superioris, the orbicularis oris and the risorius.{{citation needed}} |
| 1. [[Dominance hierarchy|Dominant Posture]]: Having dominant body, head posture and mewing are all correlated and to achieve the best results one must work at all of them. Dominant body posture is more beneficial overall than just mewing alone. when one has dominant posture the tongue posture improves drastically, also much more force and a lot more of the tongue gets on to the roof of the mouth. To achieve dominant head posture one must tilt their head up, to the point where the chin and jaw becomes protruding. Take note, that while dominant posture is healthy for the bones such as the spine. Dominant posture is also well, a [[Dominance hierarchy|dominance display]], so beta males may want to skip this section.
| | Some say the method is ineffective in adults.<ref name="guardian" /> Anecdotal reports have described mewing as a cure for lisps,{{citation needed}} even in adults due to expanding the mouth, making extra room for the tongue, allowing for speaking without the tongue hitting the teeth at all. Currently, however, this is entirely anecdotal evidence. Some claimed Mew is avoiding doing proper clinical trials of the technique (see [[#Criticism|criticism]]). |
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| 2. Mewing: To mew just means to have correct tongue posture in a sense. the point of mewing is to mainly support the head properly, fix posture and to help the, face grow naturally, as well as guarantee perfect teeth (if done early enough).
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| Step 1: When starting out the best way to do this is by saying the letter N and getting a feel for that spot, feel for a small alcove on the roof of the tongue just above the teeth.
| | Mew claims a [[Dominance hierarchy|dominant posture]] is essential for good results.{{citation needed}} Mewing is best performed starting out saying the letter N and getting a feel for that spot, feel for a small alcove on the roof of the tongue just above the teeth. |
| | After a few months of pushing on that spot, the mouth will expand far enough to where one can slide the tongue on the roof of the mouth back into the throat. One needs to have one's head and chin held up high in a dominant position, to vertically align the mouth and throat, allowing for the entire underside of the tongue to lay on the (now vertical instead of horizontal) roof of the mouth and push forward instead of just with the tip of the tongue.{{citation needed}} |
| | [https://imgur.com/a/Da5lsSJ See this picture] for a visual example. |
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| Step 2: After a few months of pushing on that spot, the mouth will expand far enough to where one can slide the tongue on the roof of the mouth back into the throat (think of this like swalling one's own tongue). This is the whole point of expanding the mouth in the first place. As well as the hardest and most complicated part of the mewing process and probably 99+% of mewers never get this far because in order to actually keep the entire tongue on the mouth roof (not just that alcove). One absolutely must have their head and chin held up high in a dominant position, to vertically align the mouth and throat, allowing for the entire underside of the tongue to lay on the (now vertical instead of horizontal) roof of the mouth and push forward instead of just with the tip of the tongue.
| | Mew also claims chewing and swallowing are part of proper mouth health. |
| | He claims, when the entire tongue is on the roof of the mouth pushing forward, the tongue acts as a barrier between the left side and right sides of the mouth. One must now symmetrically chew their food in reps. For example, 20 chomps on the left side of the mouth, 20 chomps on the right side of the mouth. Then place food on top of the tongue, then lift and throw the food down the throat. |
| | The second step is to literally swallow without moving any facial muscles, a symmetrical forward facing sweeping motion when swallowing is acceptable as well. A surprisingly large amount of people swallow in conjunction with facial expressions, such as pursing the lips. Dr. Mew believes 85% of the general population at least do this, overtime messing up facial symmetry and harmony. When swallowing, the tongue should pick up and throw the chewed food down the throat in a symmetrical fashion. When swallowing liquids the tongue should not move at all and the lips should open but the jaw and teeth stay clenched. Let the liquid pour into the mouth through the clenched teeth. Obviously this takes some getting used too. |
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| Visual example: https://imgur.com/a/Da5lsSJ
| | ==Criticism== |
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| == Perfect chewing and swallowing ==
| | * As of end of 2019, there is no scientific evidence supporting the effectiveness of mewing.<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/BlackPillScience/comments/bnqiq0/a_post_basically_debunking_mewing/</ref> |
| Step 1: Now that the entire tongue is on the roof of the mouth pushing forward, the tongue acts as a barrier between the left side and right sides of the mouth. One must now symmetrically chew their food in reps. For example, 20 chomps on the left side of the mouth, 20 chomps on the right side of the mouth. Then place food on top of the tongue, then lift and throw the food down the throat.
| | * Facial structure is highly-heritable and there is only negative evidence for, e.g., masticatory stress being involved in secular trends in facial morphology.<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/BlackPillScience/comments/9v3re8/does_anyone_else_think_that_diet_playsplayed_a/e9968fx/</ref> |
| | | * Lee, Graves & Friedlander (2019) write: "Although Mew’s theory does generate some plausible conclusions [...], the public needs to be made aware that [Mewing / Orthotropics ] is not based on sound scientific evidence," warns Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery group in recent editorial letter.<ref>https://old.reddit.com/r/BlackPillScience/comments/bxo6in/although_mews_theory_does_generate_some_plausible/</ref> |
| Step 2:Literally swallow without moving any facial muscles, a symmetrical forward facing sweeping motion when swallowing is acceptable as well. A surprisingly large amount of people swallow in conjunction with facial expressions, such as pursing the lips. Dr. Mew believes 85% of the general population at least do this, overtime messing up facial symmetry and harmony. When swallowing, the tongue should pick up and throw the chewed food down the throat in a symmetrical fashion. When swallowing liquids the tongue should not move at all and the lips should open but the jaw and teeth stay clenched. Let the liquid pour into the mouth through the clenched teeth. Obviously this takes some getting used too.
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| ==Pro-Mewing Arguments==
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| Orthotropics enthusiasts claim that mewing results in the expansion of the following muscles: the procerus, the nasalis, the levator anguli oris, tyhe levator labii superioris, the orbicularis oris and the risorius. According to mewing supporters, this may eventually result in a superior facial structure and hence a better chance to escape [[inceldom]].
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| Anecdotal reports have described mewing as a cure for lisps, even in adults due to expanding the mouth, making extra room for the tongue, allowing for speaking without the tongue hitting the teeth at all.
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| ==Opposing Arguments==
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| * Currently no one has ever posted honest pictures showing a significant change in facial profile thanks to mewing alone. Although there are plenty of instances were extraordinary improvement has been achieved by combining mewing with [[facemaxxing|many other facial exercises]].
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| <ref>https://www.facebook.com/michael.marvelous1/posts/2392217947511075</ref>. | |
| * Even though science has proven that tongue posture has an effect on facial development. At 12 years old the ossification of the middle suture of the palate occurs, thus mewings effectiveness is greatly diminished in teenage/adulthood. Still mewing ultimately improves facial muscles, and volume of the resonance chamber, (the mouth). Mewing as a lone facial exercise is much better for improving singing ability, than facial aesthetics. | |
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| == References == | | == References == |
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| ==See Also== | | ==See Also== |
| *[[Maxilla]] | | *[[Maxilla]] |
| *[[Mike Mew]] | | *[[Michael Mew]] |
| *[[PSL]] | | *[[PSL]] |
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