Beauty
Heres the unfiltered truth.
TikTok is in a tizzy over something called mewing.
Supposedly, doing a simpletongue exercisecan result in a moredefined jawline.
Sounds appealing especially since itd be easier thandoing gua sha every single day for the same result.
But is it too good to be true?
Or does mewing work to sculpt your jawline and make your face look snatched?
(Yeah, its not exactly glamorous.)
And your tongue plays a key role in the development of your face.
Thats where mewing comes in.
Marina Gonchar, DMD,board certified orthodontist atSkin to Smile.
The muscle assists in swallowing and speech.
If youre a child working with an orthodontist as your teeth grow in, thats different.
On children, it makes a dramatic improvement because their faces are still growing, says Hoss.
The shape of the nose, the lips, the jawline, and chin become more balanced.
On the plus side?
Try mewing if you want your jaw to look more defined in #fitpics.
Studies referenced:
Tabancis, M. (2019).
source: www.bustle.com
