What is Mewing in Orthodontics?

Have you ever wondered about what mewing is and, critically, how it relates to orthodontics? A quick spoiler: no, it’s not the sound a cat makes (not in this context, anyway). So, in today’s brief dental coaching guide, we’ll be looking briefly at some of the key things you need to know about what mewing is from an orthodontics perspective.

What is Mewing in Orthodontics?

First of all, what is mewing anyway? In orthodontics, mewing is a relatively common dental coaching process that helps shape the teeth and jaws. Mike Mew, a British orthodontist, developed the process.

With mewing, placing your tongue on the roof of the mouth – rather than pressing against the teeth – is believed to help sculpt your teeth and jaw. This may reduce pressure on your teeth in some cases.

Is Mewing Actually Effective as an Orthodontics Procedure?

Mewing is often considered to be a trend that’s not actually accurate in reality. But how true is this assumption?

Well, for the most part, mewing isn’t necessarily an effective alternative to professional dental coaching and support. However, in cases where dental conditions are caused by tongue position, such as a tongue thrust, alignment may improve with mewing – primarily alongside professional dental support.

As such, as an orthodontics practitioner, it’s well worth considering the concepts of mewing. However, most patients will also need support from oral myofunctional therapists to see significant improvements.

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Keywords

Dental coaching

Orthodontics