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{{Short description|Form of oral posture training}} |
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[[File:A person mewing (facial restructuring technique).png|thumb|Proponents of mewing claim it improves jaw structure]] |
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'''Mewing''' is a form of [[oral posture training]] purported to improve jaw and facial structure.<ref name=":4">{{Cite journal |last1=Lee |first1=Urie K. |last2=Graves |first2=Lindsay L. |last3=Friedlander |first3=Arthur H. |date=1 September 2019 |title=Mewing: Social Media's Alternative to Orthognathic Surgery? |url=https://www.joms.org/article/S0278-2391(19)30349-0/abstract |journal=Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |language=English |volume=77 |issue=9 |pages=1743–1744 |doi=10.1016/j.joms.2019.03.024 |issn=0278-2391 |pmid=31005620 |doi-access=free}}</ref> |
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== Background == |
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While the technique has been cited to have some plausible conclusions,<ref name=":4">{{Cite journal |last1=Lee |first1=Urie K. |last2=Graves |first2=Lindsay L. |last3=Friedlander |first3=Arthur H. |date=1 September 2019 |title=Mewing: Social Media's Alternative to Orthognathic Surgery? |url=https://www.joms.org/article/S0278-2391(19)30349-0/abstract |journal=Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |language=English |volume=77 |issue=9 |pages=1743–1744 |doi=10.1016/j.joms.2019.03.024 |issn=0278-2391 |pmid=31005620 |doi-access=free}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last=Kanh |first=Sandra |date=22 July 2020 |title=The Jaw Epidemic: Recognition, Origins, Cures, and Prevention |url=https://academic.oup.com/bioscience/article/70/9/759/5872832 |journal=BioScience |volume=70 |issue=9}}</ref> many orthodontists believe that mewing lacks evidence as a viable alternative treatment to [[orthognathic surgery]].<ref name=":4" /> Mike Mew was expelled from the British Orthodontic Society,<ref name=":0" /> and faces a misconduct hearing for posing harm to child patients who underwent his treatments.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Media |first=P. A. |date=2022-11-14 |title=Orthodontist advised treatment with risk of harm to children, tribunal told |url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/14/orthodontist-mike-mew-advised-treatment-risk-harm-children-tribunal-told |access-date=2024-02-27 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> |
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| ⚫ | It was named after Mike and [[John Mew]], the controversial British [[orthodontists]] who created the technique as a part of a practice called "[[orthotropics]]".<ref name=":0">{{Cite news |last=Brennan |first=William |date=2020-12-28 |title=How Two British Orthodontists Became Celebrities to Incels |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/08/20/magazine/teeth-mewing-incels.html |access-date=2024-02-16 |work=[[The New York Times Magazine]] |url-access=subscription}}</ref> It involves placing one's tongue at the [[Palate|roof of the mouth]] and applying pressure, with the aim of changing the structure of the jaws.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Yasharoff |first=Hannah |date=April 11, 2023 |title=People on TikTok are 'mewing.' Experts weigh in on this controversial beauty hack |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/health-wellness/2023/04/11/what-mewing-why-tiktok-beauty-trend-controversial/11577056002/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=[[USA Today]] |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Millhone |first=Carley |date=2023-02-07 |title=Should You Try Mewing? Here's What the Research Says |url=https://www.health.com/mewing-7098082 |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Health.com |language=en}}</ref> No credible scientific research has ever proven the efficacy of orthotropics.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Reaction == |
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Many orthodontists believe that mewing lacks evidence as a viable alternative treatment to [[orthognathic surgery]].<ref name=":4" /><ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Rekawek |first1=Peter |last2=Wu |first2=Brendan |last3=Hanna |first3=Todd |date=2021 |title=Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Procedures, Social Media, and Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery: Use of Trends for the Modern Practice |journal=Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery |volume=79 |issue=4 |pages=739–740 |doi=10.1016/j.joms.2020.10.038 |issn=0278-2391 |doi-access=free|pmid=33259784 }}</ref> Mike Mew was expelled from the [[British Orthodontic Society]],<ref name=":0" /> and faces a misconduct hearing for posing harm to child patients who underwent his treatments.<ref name=":2">{{Cite news |last= |first= |date=2022-11-14 |title=Orthodontist advised treatment with risk of harm to children, tribunal told |url=https://www.theguardian.com/society/2022/nov/14/orthodontist-mike-mew-advised-treatment-risk-harm-children-tribunal-told |access-date=2024-02-27 |work=The Guardian |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref><ref name=":3">{{Cite news |last=Rufo |first=Yasmin |date=2023-04-05 |title=Mike Mew: Dental treatment boy had 'seizure-like episodes' |url=https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-london-65195207 |access-date=2024-03-25 |work=BBC |language=en-GB}}</ref> While Mike Mew has disparaged traditional orthodontics,<ref name=":2" /> his orthotropic treatments for young children cost £12,500 for 36 months, and involve the wearing of headgear, neckgear and expansion appliances in the mouth.<ref name=":3" /> |
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| ⚫ | The technique has been used as an [[internet meme]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garrity |first=Katie |date=2024-02-23 |title=Teachers Are Explaining Why Tween & Teen Students Are |
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According to [[Oral and maxillofacial surgery|maxillofacial]] surgeon Paul Coceancig, "Mewing and chewing offer no structural change to the jaw, or other health benefits," adding "Will chewing a bone help your dog grow a bigger jaw?".<ref>{{Cite web |agency=Newstime Media |date=2023-02-25 |title=Jaw surgeon debunks 'mewing' beauty trend |url=https://canberradaily.com.au/jaw-surgeon-debunks-mewing-beauty-trend/ |access-date=2024-03-27 |website=Canberra Daily |language=en-AU |url-status=live |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20240327214652/https://canberradaily.com.au/jaw-surgeon-debunks-mewing-beauty-trend/ |archive-date= 2024-03-27 }}</ref> |
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Since 2019, mewing has received widespread media coverage due to its [[Viral marketing|virality]] on social media,<ref name=":1">{{Cite news |last=McClinton |first=Dream |date=21 March 2019 |title=Mewing: what is the YouTube craze that claims to reshape your face? |url=https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/mar/21/mewing-youtube-face-shaping-trend-what-is-it-technique-explained |access-date=22 August 2019 |work=[[The Guardian]] |language=en-GB |issn=0261-3077}}</ref> especially in [[incel]] and [[looksmaxxing]] subcultures.<ref name=":0" /> |
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== Side effects == |
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Mewing could potentially cause [[TMJ]] pain, misalignment of the teeth, and may induce [[tinnitus]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Frysh |first=Paul |title=What Is Mewing? |url=https://www.webmd.com/oral-health/what-is-mewing |access-date=2024-04-07 |website=WebMD |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-02-23 |title=Tinnitus And The Temporomandibular Joint - Good Health Centre |url=https://goodhealthcentre.co.uk/tinnitus-temporomandibular-joint/ |access-date=2024-04-07 |language=en-GB}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal |last1=Simmons |first1=Richard |last2=Dambra |first2=Christina |last3=Lobarinas |first3=Edward |last4=Stocking |first4=Christine |last5=Salvi |first5=Richard |date=November 2008 |title=Head, Neck, and Eye Movements That Modulate Tinnitus |journal=Seminars in Hearing |language=en |volume=29 |issue=4 |pages=361–370 |doi=10.1055/s-0028-1095895 |issn=0734-0451 |pmc=2633109 |pmid=19183705}}</ref> |
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== In popular culture == |
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| ⚫ | The technique has been used as an [[internet meme]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Garrity |first=Katie |date=2024-02-23 |title=Teachers Are Explaining Why Tween & Teen Students Are 'Mewing' In Class |url=https://www.scarymommy.com/parenting/kids-mewing-in-class-tiktok-explained |access-date=2024-02-26 |website=[[Scary Mommy]] |language=en}}</ref> |
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Data from [[Google Trends]] indicates an increase in global interest and popularity for "Mewing" starting from January 2019.<ref name=":4" /> According to a 2024 article in ''[[The Independent]]'', some school teachers say that students gesture to their jawline to indicate that they are mewing and do not wish to answer questions.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2024-03-19 |title=What is the 'mewing' trend? Why teachers are hitting back at classroom craze |url=https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/what-is-mewing-tiktok-b2514767.html |access-date=2024-03-20 |website=The Independent |language=en}}</ref> The term has been adopted by [[Generation Z]]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Solé |first=Elise |date=2024-03-04 |title=Why are teens 'mewing' and what is the trend all about? |url=https://www.today.com/parents/teens/mewing-meaning-slang-rcna140820 |access-date=2024-06-28 |website=TODAY.com |language=en}}</ref> and [[Generation Alpha]] [[slang]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Shibata |first=Sara |date=2024-07-05 |title=What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like ‘skibidi,’ ‘sigma’ |url=https://www.fox5ny.com/news/gen-alpha-slang-words-meaning-skibidi-sigma |access-date=2024-07-09 |website=FOX 5 NY |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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Latest revision as of 11:48, 13 July 2024
Mewing is a form of oral posture training purported to improve jaw and facial structure.[1]
Background
It was named after Mike and John Mew, the controversial British orthodontists who created the technique as a part of a practice called "orthotropics".[2] It involves placing one's tongue at the roof of the mouth and applying pressure, with the aim of changing the structure of the jaws.[3][4] No credible scientific research has ever proven the efficacy of orthotropics.[2]
Reaction
Many orthodontists believe that mewing lacks evidence as a viable alternative treatment to orthognathic surgery.[1][5] Mike Mew was expelled from the British Orthodontic Society,[2] and faces a misconduct hearing for posing harm to child patients who underwent his treatments.[6][7] While Mike Mew has disparaged traditional orthodontics,[6] his orthotropic treatments for young children cost £12,500 for 36 months, and involve the wearing of headgear, neckgear and expansion appliances in the mouth.[7]
According to maxillofacial surgeon Paul Coceancig, "Mewing and chewing offer no structural change to the jaw, or other health benefits," adding "Will chewing a bone help your dog grow a bigger jaw?".[8]
Since 2019, mewing has received widespread media coverage due to its virality on social media,[9] especially in incel and looksmaxxing subcultures.[2]
Side effects
Mewing could potentially cause TMJ pain, misalignment of the teeth, and may induce tinnitus.[10][11][12]
In popular culture
The technique has been used as an internet meme.[13]
Data from Google Trends indicates an increase in global interest and popularity for "Mewing" starting from January 2019.[1] According to a 2024 article in The Independent, some school teachers say that students gesture to their jawline to indicate that they are mewing and do not wish to answer questions.[14] The term has been adopted by Generation Z[15] and Generation Alpha slang.[16]
References
- ^ a b c Lee, Urie K.; Graves, Lindsay L.; Friedlander, Arthur H. (1 September 2019). "Mewing: Social Media's Alternative to Orthognathic Surgery?". Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 77 (9): 1743–1744. doi:10.1016/j.joms.2019.03.024. ISSN 0278-2391. PMID 31005620.
- ^ a b c d Brennan, William (2020-12-28). "How Two British Orthodontists Became Celebrities to Incels". The New York Times Magazine. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Yasharoff, Hannah (April 11, 2023). "People on TikTok are 'mewing.' Experts weigh in on this controversial beauty hack". USA Today. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Millhone, Carley (2023-02-07). "Should You Try Mewing? Here's What the Research Says". Health.com. Retrieved 2024-02-16.
- ^ Rekawek, Peter; Wu, Brendan; Hanna, Todd (2021). "Minimally Invasive Cosmetic Procedures, Social Media, and Oral-Maxillofacial Surgery: Use of Trends for the Modern Practice". Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery. 79 (4): 739–740. doi:10.1016/j.joms.2020.10.038. ISSN 0278-2391. PMID 33259784.
- ^ a b "Orthodontist advised treatment with risk of harm to children, tribunal told". The Guardian. 2022-11-14. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 2024-02-27.
- ^ a b Rufo, Yasmin (2023-04-05). "Mike Mew: Dental treatment boy had 'seizure-like episodes'". BBC. Retrieved 2024-03-25.
- ^ "Jaw surgeon debunks 'mewing' beauty trend". Canberra Daily. Newstime Media. 2023-02-25. Archived from the original on 2024-03-27. Retrieved 2024-03-27.
- ^ McClinton, Dream (21 March 2019). "Mewing: what is the YouTube craze that claims to reshape your face?". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 22 August 2019.
- ^ Frysh, Paul. "What Is Mewing?". WebMD. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ "Tinnitus And The Temporomandibular Joint - Good Health Centre". 2017-02-23. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
- ^ Simmons, Richard; Dambra, Christina; Lobarinas, Edward; Stocking, Christine; Salvi, Richard (November 2008). "Head, Neck, and Eye Movements That Modulate Tinnitus". Seminars in Hearing. 29 (4): 361–370. doi:10.1055/s-0028-1095895. ISSN 0734-0451. PMC 2633109. PMID 19183705.
- ^ Garrity, Katie (2024-02-23). "Teachers Are Explaining Why Tween & Teen Students Are 'Mewing' In Class". Scary Mommy. Retrieved 2024-02-26.
- ^ "What is the 'mewing' trend? Why teachers are hitting back at classroom craze". The Independent. 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2024-03-20.
- ^ Solé, Elise (2024-03-04). "Why are teens 'mewing' and what is the trend all about?". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2024-06-28.
- ^ Shibata, Sara (2024-07-05). "What is Gen Alpha slang? The meaning behind words like 'skibidi,' 'sigma'". FOX 5 NY. Retrieved 2024-07-09.