General
Mewing
FACT Supported by evidence
The Claim
"The guy who invented mewing got banned from practicing dentistry. In 2024. But go ahead, trust him with your face."
The Truth
Mewing - pushing your tongue against the roof of your mouth to reshape your jaw.
The American Association of Orthodontists reviewed every study. Found ZERO evidence it works in adults.
Why? Your facial bones stop being moldable after your teens. After that, only surgery changes bone structure. Not tongue exercises.
Dr. Mike Mew faced misconduct hearings for harming child patients. Got struck off the dental register.
Those before/after photos? Debunked as lighting, weight loss, and camera angles.
The risks? Loose teeth. Bite problems. TMJ issues.
Want a sharper jawline? Lose body fat. That actually works.
Sources
- [1] Dr. Mike Mew struck off UK dental register 2024
- [2] AAO: Zero peer-reviewed studies supporting mewing