What is Mewing Technique? And How Does It Work?
What is Mewing Technique
Mewing is a facial technique that improves oral posture by positioning your tongue against the roof of the mouth. In simple words, the mewing technique involves the holding of the tongue in a certain position that will help to reshape the bones and muscles of the face over time. This facial technique was developed in the United Kingdom by Dr. John Mew and his son Dr. Mike Mew (both were orthodontists by profession).
Particularly, this technique works by placing the tongue on the roof of the mouth (specifically behind the front teeth). Gentle pressure is applied to the area by maintaining the exact position. The technique can be performed throughout the day, whenever the person wants to perform. Also, a person can perform the technique while sleeping or doing daily activities. This technique obviously holds certain benefits that are beneficial for the person on both medical grounds as well as for cosmetic purposes too, such as achieving facial symmetry, making breathing better, lining the teeth in symmetry, improving jawline shape naturally, etc.
However, it is always necessary to consult an expert/professional before attempting such techniques to avoid the side effects and prevent yourself from practicing the wrong methods in the techniques.
How Mewing Technique Works
The mewing technique is performed based on the theory of the orthodontist. They have explained in detail the exact right location for the placement of the tongue to achieve perfect results. Generally, the person is asked to place his tongue specifically on the roof of the mouth, by pressing it against it. Thus, the tongue is the main or can say the must-have necessary part of this technique. The whole technique is based on the tongue and its skills. The pressure applied should be gentle and applied on the upper jaw (maxilla). Performing the same technique daily will improve the general symmetry of the oral cavity including teeth, muscles, and jaw.
The mewing technique also helps in correcting the tongue posture, which is directly helpful in managing breathing problems such as sleep apnea, and the risk of choking while sleeping due to snoring. The technique also deals with other breathing problems that occur due to narrow airways.
How to Mew
The mewing technique is a simple technique to learn, but it needs practice to perform it perfectly. The general steps of mewing (in sequence) are
1. Relaxing the tongue
You need to relax your body and tongue just before starting the technique while preparing yourself to mew.
2. Positioning the tongue
After complete relaxation, slowly place your tongue at its exact position to initiate the mewing. The tongue should be placed against the roof of the mouth, while the tip is touching the back of front positioned teeth.
3. Step 3
Includes applying pressure against the direction in which the tongue is placed. Avoid exerting too much pressure, as this can cause tension in your oral and jaw muscles, that will latterly cause discomfort.
4. Step 4
It is also important to note that proper positioning is necessary to be maintained throughout the time, mewing is being done. Also, the position needs to be the same and not be changed every time you mew.
Also, you should try to place your tongue in this explained position throughout the day, including while talking, eating, as well as sleeping. Practicing wrong mewing can cause pain and discomfort. Thus you must seek advice from an experienced professional to avoid any complications and health discomforts during these techniques.
If you are thinking of practicing mewing, you should first take professional advice and secondly should maintain your oral hygiene. These measures will empower you to perform the technique in the right way and achieve the proper benefits of the mewing technique timely.
The benefits of the mewing technique are abundant as detailed by the orthodontist, but in some evidence, there is no proper information found that can claim its benefits for real. Thus, we can allow this mewing technique without knowing its claimed benefits due to its non-harmful performance steps. Evidence is found that can hamper the results of mewing such as genetic or environmental factors, etc. Thus, overall more research is needed to be done for determining the effectiveness, exact results, risks, and complications of the mewing technique.
Mewing Technique and Ayurveda
The mewing technique is not a part of Ayurveda, yet is related to it because of its natural (non-surgical) tendency to maintain oral shape and other benefits that are naturally assumed to be achieved over time. Ayurveda is well known for its best, side effects free, natural tendencies to achieve wellness and certain goals. Similar properties are seen in the mewing technique that is described to achieve certain goals. Both methods do not involve surgical or chemical usage.
Also, Ayurveda involves many tongue therapies, ancient oral therapies, and mouth exercises, to promote oral well-being. Ayurveda therapies are not indicated to be practiced by yourself and need appropriate guidance and investigations to proceed further. The therapies in Ayurveda involve potent herbs and their extracts to achieve goals, while some are done ideally according to necessity.
However, some Ayurvedic principles may be relevant to the idea behind mewing
In Ayurveda, the tongue is called ‘Jivha’ and is considered an important part of the digestive system, that plays an important role in differentiating the six rasas, facilitating mucous secretion, helping in digestion, and ultimately plays a role in maintaining proper health and overall body well-being. According to ancient Acharya’s the Jivha (tongue) is connected to various body organs and maintains the various functioning of body systems, including the digestive system. Jivha is the natural indicator of many body deformities according to Ayurvedic texts that implicated Jivha as a source of the patient’s Sharirik pariksha.
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Conclusion
However, there is no direct connection found between these ancient Ayurvedic principles and this modern mewing technique. Practicing proper tongue posture techniques under the correct guidance can potentially help to improve digestion, reduce stress and anxiety, and promote overall health and vitality.
