1. What is Mewing? Why Practice Mewing?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nIn recent years, Mewing has become a keyword that has attracted a large number of searches on globally. Essentially, Mewing is a training technique based on tongue posture and breathing methods to adjust facial contours without the need for surgery or braces.<\/p>\n
Practicing Mewing correctly helps the face to have good depth, the nose to be higher, and the eyes to be deeper. As a result, the face looks more elegant and soulful. Like other non-invasive training methods, Mewing requires time for the face to shape and form as desired.<\/p>\nMewing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n2. Who Should Practice Mewing?\u00a0<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe Mewing method is said to be very suitable for those who are dealing with conditions like open bite, deep bite, or protruding jaw. Additionally, the founder Mike Mew also stated that this technique is most effective for young adults under 18 years of age as this is the stage when all body parts are developing.<\/p>\n
2.1 Open Bite<\/strong><\/h3>\nIf you observe carefully, you will see that people with an open bite often relate to the resting position of the tongue. You just need to try to let your tongue sag a bit, and you will immediately see that your bite tends to open slightly. Therefore, Mewing focuses on adjusting the tongue’s posture, forcing the tongue to press against the upper palate like a normal person. Eventually, it gradually adjusts the contours on the face, effectively addressing the bite issue.<\/p>\n
2.2 Deep Bite\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\nIn the case of a deep bite, the upper jaw teeth cover too many lower jaw teeth. Regular and frequent Mewing practice helps to gradually push the upper jaw higher. When the upper jaw teeth are raised higher, the lower jaw has more space, facilitating better development. Over time, the bite gradually improves effectively.<\/p>\n
2.3 Protruding Jaw<\/strong><\/h3>\nPeople with a protruding jaw often have a habit of breathing with their tongue. This incorrect breathing method causes the tongue to be in the wrong position, affecting the balance of the teeth. As a result, the upper jaw teeth are gradually affected, causing the jaw arch area to narrow down, tending to protrude forward, forming a protruding jaw and protruding teeth. In this case, Mewing requires practicing breathing with the nose first. Next is the standard Mewing tongue placement technique that gradually balances the dental arch and supports the treatment of the protruding jaw.<\/p>\nProtruding Jaw<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n3. Is Mewing Effective?<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you examine anatomical images, you will realize that the jawbone is not a solid mass but is made up of several separate bone groups. Therefore, some daily habits in life such as tongue placement, breathing, thumb sucking, etc., also affect and change the structure of the face.<\/p>\n
From there, the Mewing method was born entirely based on that theory. Dr. John Mew and his son Mike Mew have continuously promoted and trained many people in the Mew technique. Currently, most of the results, evaluations, or reviews of Mewing’s effectiveness come from Facebook groups, forums, or Twitter,…<\/p>\n
In reality, there has not been any scientific agency or reputable medical organization that has provided evidence to recognize the effectiveness of Mewing. Even some articles have reported the dangers of practicing Mewing incorrectly. However, that does not mean that we think Mewing does not bring results because with manual methods, effectiveness is associated with discipline and persistence.<\/p>\n
If you practice Mewing at the prescribed time, correctly and regularly every day, you will definitely have a positive effect. Notably, if you are having problems with your teeth or bite, we advise you to meet an orthodontist immediately for appropriate remedial advice. At the same time, consider Mewing as a supplement, a supportive method to speed up the pace of braces.<\/p>\n
4. How to Practice Mewing Correctly for Beginners<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe technique of Mewing is actually quite simple, but to practice it correctly, you should read the following steps slowly and carefully:<\/p>\nHow to Practice Mewing Correctly for Beginners<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\nStep 1: Close your mouth and relax your entire body, keeping your neck spine straight.<\/li>\n \u00a0Step 2: Place the tip of your tongue about 1cm away from the gum of your upper front teeth. Be careful not to touch the tip of your tongue to your front teeth. To visualize it better, it’s like you’re pronouncing the letter “N”.<\/li>\n \u00a0Step 3: Press your entire tongue so that it can fully embrace the upper palate, including both the body and the root of the tongue. In addition, you need to ensure that your lips are closed, and your lower and upper teeth are only lightly touching each other.<\/li>\n \u00a0Step 4: Keep your tongue in position, breathe normally through your nose, and absolutely do not breathe through your mouth.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nIn the initial period of practicing Mewing, practitioners should only practice for about 20 – 30 minutes each day. After a few weeks, gradually increase the practice time and you can even practice all day until you feel that you have made the correct tongue placement a habit. If practiced correctly, you usually feel a slight tension in the facial muscles, chin, and jawbone. But this feeling is just a slight tension, and if you feel pain, it is a sign of practicing Mewing incorrectly.<\/p>\n
5. Identifying Some Common Mistakes When Practicing Mewing<\/strong><\/h2>\nAlthough Mewing is simple, in reality, there are quite a few basic mistakes that many people make. Here is a compilation of some of the most common mistakes that you can refer to and avoid for yourself.<\/p>\nIdentifying Some Common Mistakes When Practicing Mewing<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n5.1 Breathing Through the Mouth<\/strong><\/h3>\nThe main important goal when practicing Mewing is to completely eliminate the habit of breathing through the mouth. Therefore, if you still breathe through your mouth, your Mewing practice fails. Moreover, breathing through the mouth is also the cause of the jaw changing structure, adversely affecting the dental arch, and the palate,…<\/p>\n