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'''Mewing''' is a controversial [[looksmaxxing]] technique that supposedly improves the bone structure of one's face by continuously pushing the tip of one's tongue against the roof of the mouth. The technique has become very popular on YouTube, Instagram and [[Reddit]]. 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> Some claimed Mew is avoiding doing proper clinical trials of the technique (see [[#Criticism|criticism]]). | '''Mewing''' is a controversial [[looksmaxxing]] technique that supposedly improves the bone structure of one's face by continuously pushing the tip of one's tongue against the roof of the mouth, and then later the entire underside of the tongue. The technique has become very popular on YouTube, Instagram and [[Reddit]]. 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> Some claimed Mew is avoiding doing proper clinical trials of the technique (see [[#Criticism|criticism]]). | ||
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}} | 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}} | ||