What is mewing & why is it important?

While mewing is still a relatively novel concept, it aligns with established scientific principles. These principles include the influence of tongue posture on facial bone growth, the capacity for adult facial bone adaptation, and the correlation between mouth breathing and malocclusion.

Is mewing a medical term?

Mewing isn't a medical term. It was named after the British orthodontist Dr. John Mew, who popularized the method in the 1970s as part of his alternative orthodontic practice, orthotropics. Orthotropics uses facial and oral posture exercises and some appliances to change the jawline and face shape.

Is mewing genetic?

Only people who have been mewing since they were kids can achieve their genetic potential. One element of mewing that people tend to get wrong is the lack of chewing they do. What you must understand is that we have evolved to use our jaw and jaw muscles less and less, through softer diets.