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'''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> | '''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 and recommendations lacking scientific evidence, 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> | ||
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}} | 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}} | ||