What is mewing?


Mewing is the method in which you place your tongue on the roof of your mouth to improve facial posture.



It becomes famous after people in social media share the before and after results.



How the tongue should sit?• Tongue pressed flat on the roof of your mouth

•Back of the tongue also touching the palate

•Teeth should lightly touching

•Lips closed

•Breathing through the nose



To do mewing properly close your lips, place your tongue flat on the roof of the mouth, and breath through your nose, the key is to keep the back of the tongue not the tip.



This tongue posture is believed to help and support the jaw and improve the face posture over a time.



Does mewing really works?





Mewing will help with

•Better posture

•Nose breathing

•Stronger facial muscles

•For some people it improves the jawline definition



Note: big jawline changes mainly it happens with the children because their bones are still developing, adults will see the minor results.



Mewing before and after


When you practice correctly mewing can leads to some visible results improvement, but only over a long period.



What to expect

Possible visible improvement

•Sharpen chin

•Better jawline

•Reduce double chin

•More lifted cheeks



Everyone results depends on the age, genetics posture and body fat.



How to mew correctly (step by step)


1.Close you lips gently

2.Keep your tongue lightly touching

3.Press your entire tongue

4.Keep breathing through your nose

5.Hold this position throughout the day



Common mistakes



•Only pushing the tip of the tongue

•Clenching the jaw

•Breathing through the mouth

•Pressing too hard, causing tension



Is mewing safe?


Yes, mewing is generally safe if done gently, but it doesn’t fix your serious problems, it is a physical exercise and medical treatment,it means that this support better breathing and muscle tone it will not fix your jaw problems like:



•Overbite

•Underbite

•Crossbite

•TMJ issues



For all this you need an orthodontist



How to boost jawline result along with mewing


Mewing will show the best results if you combine it with the healthy habits.



Mewing works best with the:



•Healthy diet

•Regular exercise

•Neck and chin exercise

•Good posture

•Weight management



All these things help to reduce the fat around your face and make the define jawline



Conclusion

Mewing is the simple tongue-posture technique that may help in improving breathing, posture and slightly gives the definition to the jawline over a time. It is generally famous in social media especially in adults. With correct practice and consistency you will get the best results. And for any other jaw related problems you should consult orthodontist.



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Frequently asked questions

Why is Gen Z obsessed with mewing?

Many adults finding a way to improve their appearance and this is one of the common way to define your jawline naturally without any surgery.

Is 18 too late for mewing?

There is no age limit for mewing, but it gives the best results in children in place of adults.

How long should I mew a day?

You can start with the 20 mins a day. And for longer periods you can hold for 8 hours.

What age is best to start mewing?

Best age to starting mewing is 5-10 because it gives the best results in the childhood more than adulthood.