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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 and recommendations lacking scientific evidence, Mew has been expelled from the British Orthodontic Society for having 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 that has become very popular on YouTube, Instagram and [[Reddit]]. 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 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 (especially on [https://old.reddit.com/r/Orthotropics /r/Orthotropics]) 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}} | ||
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]]). | 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]]). | ||