Mewing/Orthotropics Guide
By Idec
Sections:
I.What is Orthotropics?
II.The Tropic premise
III.Mewing
III.I.“Soft Mewing” vs “Hard Mewing”
IV.Posture/Physiotherapy
V.Vocal therapy
VI.Myofunctional therapy
VII.Swallowing
VIII.Sleeping
IX.The Orthotropic fix for asymmetry
X.Difference between Orthodontics and Orthotropics
XI.Orthotropic patients
XII.Why are there no studies on Mewing/Orthotropics?
XIII.Does this work for adults?
What is Orthotropics?
Orthotropics is Prof. John Mew & Dr. Mike Mew’s orthodontic method claimed to be able to guide facial growth. The orthodontic methods consist of widening and advancing the upper jaw using palatal expanders, changing the patient's diet, and having the patient adopt a myofunctionally correct resting place for the tongue, where he argued that it provides an outward force able to laterally expand the upper jaw in a growing child and adults to a degree, and prevent downward and backward growth of the maxilla, gradually resulting in a 'natural' cure of the malocclusion.
The Tropic premise
The journey towards understanding the influence of posture on facial development began with Prof. John Mew’s work in functional appliances. These devices aren't just for straightening teeth like braces; they're designed to modify jaw position to ensure proper bite alignment. He noticed something fascinating: patients who maintained a closed mouth posture naturally developed well-defined, forward-growing facial structures. In contrast, those who habitually kept their mouths open often experienced downward facial growth. This observation was pivotal.
It led to the development of the Biobloc appliance series, which doesn't just change the shape of the jaw but guides its growth. The first stage of Biobloc expands the upper jaw to accommodate the tongue, creating adequate space. Then, the subsequent stage focuses on training the individual to keep their mouth shut, which we feel is essential for healthy facial development.
Prof. John Mew encapsulated these insights into what we call the Tropic Premise: “Lips together, teeth together, and tongue on the roof of the mouth.” This simple guideline outlines the ideal oral posture.
Mewing
Mewing is more than a jawline technique, it’s a holistic approach to health. By maintaining proper tongue posture on the roof of the mouth, we promote forward facial growth, as opposed to the downward growth that leads to a weaker jawline and a plethora of health issues.
Our faces can grow in two directions: downward, resulting in a longer, narrower face with a less pronounced jaw; or forward, leading to a shorter, wider face with a strong jawline. Mewing guides the face towards, gaining that optimal forward growth.
When we practice mewing, we are actively engaging our tongue to sit suctioned against the roof of our mouth.
This creates a constant, gentle pressure on the sutures in the palate. Sutures are like seams between the bones in your skull, and they can be influenced to some degree throughout our lives.
Firstly, by applying this consistent pressure, we are encouraging the maxilla, the upper jawbone, to expand. This expansion can lead to a broader facial structure, supporting stronger cheekbones and a more prominent jawline. Moreover, adopting a nose breathing habit, Secondly, maintaining a “butterfly bite” where teeth lightly touch is crucial. This light contact promotes nose breathing and keeps the lower jaw teeth in proper alignment, by locking with the upper jaw.
This is why we believe teeth have the grooves in them, acting as a natural lock to keep the jaws in place. Also, keeping the teeth in light contact, minimises muscle strain, preventing facial bloating and teeth grinding. Lastly, the lips should lightly touch, with minimal effort, to complete this optimal facial posture. This gentle lip seal contributes to the balanced muscular development of the face and prevents the teeth from flaring forward.
In theory, the third stage of the Biobloc appliance, designed to train individuals to keep their mouths closed, shouldn’t be necessary if they can follow the tropic premise consistently and adopt it as their normal oral posture.
For optimal results, it's recommended to practice mewing for at least 8 hours a day. However, many find this challenging. But what if you could mew for 8 hours unconsciously? Mewing during sleep counts towards this daily goal, aiding in your journey to better health and aesthetics, since the recommended sleep quota is 8 hours anyway, this is the best time people should be mewing.
If you want a comprehensive guide on how to practice mewing correctly, be sure to check out Dr. Mike Mew’s in-depth tutorial:
“Soft Mewing” vs “Hard Mewing”
There is a misconception online suggesting that the harder you press your tongue against the roof of the mouth the faster you'll see changes. However this approach is not what I recommend since it has no good recorded cases of working. Proper mewing should be effortless not a strenuous exercise, it's about maintaining the correct posture with minimal effort by creating a vacuum in your mouth through gentle suction, which is more effective than for forceful pushing.
the ideal force to move teeth and bones should not be more than a few gr per tooth, the force for feather, but held for a significant length of time. So light natural long duration forces not high-intensity short duration forces.
By Idec
Sections:
I.What is Orthotropics?
II.The Tropic premise
III.Mewing
III.I.“Soft Mewing” vs “Hard Mewing”
IV.Posture/Physiotherapy
V.Vocal therapy
VI.Myofunctional therapy
VII.Swallowing
VIII.Sleeping
IX.The Orthotropic fix for asymmetry
X.Difference between Orthodontics and Orthotropics
XI.Orthotropic patients
XII.Why are there no studies on Mewing/Orthotropics?
XIII.Does this work for adults?
What is Orthotropics?
Orthotropics is Prof. John Mew & Dr. Mike Mew’s orthodontic method claimed to be able to guide facial growth. The orthodontic methods consist of widening and advancing the upper jaw using palatal expanders, changing the patient's diet, and having the patient adopt a myofunctionally correct resting place for the tongue, where he argued that it provides an outward force able to laterally expand the upper jaw in a growing child and adults to a degree, and prevent downward and backward growth of the maxilla, gradually resulting in a 'natural' cure of the malocclusion.
The Tropic premise
The journey towards understanding the influence of posture on facial development began with Prof. John Mew’s work in functional appliances. These devices aren't just for straightening teeth like braces; they're designed to modify jaw position to ensure proper bite alignment. He noticed something fascinating: patients who maintained a closed mouth posture naturally developed well-defined, forward-growing facial structures. In contrast, those who habitually kept their mouths open often experienced downward facial growth. This observation was pivotal.
It led to the development of the Biobloc appliance series, which doesn't just change the shape of the jaw but guides its growth. The first stage of Biobloc expands the upper jaw to accommodate the tongue, creating adequate space. Then, the subsequent stage focuses on training the individual to keep their mouth shut, which we feel is essential for healthy facial development.
Prof. John Mew encapsulated these insights into what we call the Tropic Premise: “Lips together, teeth together, and tongue on the roof of the mouth.” This simple guideline outlines the ideal oral posture.
Mewing
Mewing is more than a jawline technique, it’s a holistic approach to health. By maintaining proper tongue posture on the roof of the mouth, we promote forward facial growth, as opposed to the downward growth that leads to a weaker jawline and a plethora of health issues.
Our faces can grow in two directions: downward, resulting in a longer, narrower face with a less pronounced jaw; or forward, leading to a shorter, wider face with a strong jawline. Mewing guides the face towards, gaining that optimal forward growth.
When we practice mewing, we are actively engaging our tongue to sit suctioned against the roof of our mouth.
This creates a constant, gentle pressure on the sutures in the palate. Sutures are like seams between the bones in your skull, and they can be influenced to some degree throughout our lives.
Firstly, by applying this consistent pressure, we are encouraging the maxilla, the upper jawbone, to expand. This expansion can lead to a broader facial structure, supporting stronger cheekbones and a more prominent jawline. Moreover, adopting a nose breathing habit, Secondly, maintaining a “butterfly bite” where teeth lightly touch is crucial. This light contact promotes nose breathing and keeps the lower jaw teeth in proper alignment, by locking with the upper jaw.
This is why we believe teeth have the grooves in them, acting as a natural lock to keep the jaws in place. Also, keeping the teeth in light contact, minimises muscle strain, preventing facial bloating and teeth grinding. Lastly, the lips should lightly touch, with minimal effort, to complete this optimal facial posture. This gentle lip seal contributes to the balanced muscular development of the face and prevents the teeth from flaring forward.
In theory, the third stage of the Biobloc appliance, designed to train individuals to keep their mouths closed, shouldn’t be necessary if they can follow the tropic premise consistently and adopt it as their normal oral posture.
For optimal results, it's recommended to practice mewing for at least 8 hours a day. However, many find this challenging. But what if you could mew for 8 hours unconsciously? Mewing during sleep counts towards this daily goal, aiding in your journey to better health and aesthetics, since the recommended sleep quota is 8 hours anyway, this is the best time people should be mewing.
If you want a comprehensive guide on how to practice mewing correctly, be sure to check out Dr. Mike Mew’s in-depth tutorial:
“Soft Mewing” vs “Hard Mewing”
There is a misconception online suggesting that the harder you press your tongue against the roof of the mouth the faster you'll see changes. However this approach is not what I recommend since it has no good recorded cases of working. Proper mewing should be effortless not a strenuous exercise, it's about maintaining the correct posture with minimal effort by creating a vacuum in your mouth through gentle suction, which is more effective than for forceful pushing.
the ideal force to move teeth and bones should not be more than a few gr per tooth, the force for feather, but held for a significant length of time. So light natural long duration forces not high-intensity short duration forces.
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