John Mew, orthodontist behind mewing technique, dies at 96

John Mew, orthodontist known for "mewing," has died at 96. His techniques aimed to correct teeth and jaws without surgery, gaining online popularity despite medical establishment skepticism. Mew theorized that lifestyle changes, not genetics, caused misaligned teeth due to recessed jaws. His orthotropics approach, including the tongue posture technique "mewing," sought to expand jaws and improve facial structure. His controversial methods, dismissed by mainstream orthodontists, attracted a large online following, including in communities like the manosphere. Mew's license was revoked in 2017.