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If you\u2019ve recently had your braces removed, you can expect mewing to generally be a lot easier to practice. Yet, you\u2019ll still be stuck with a pesky retainer that can get in the way and impact your technique.<\/p>\n
Retainers help keep the teeth in place and are thus beneficial to your facial bones, just like mewing is good for your face and lower jaw. However, things might become a bit complicated when you attempt to implement both of these together.<\/p>\n
Whether you\u2019re new to this and wondering, \u201cWhat is facial mewing?<\/a>\u201d or simply aren\u2019t sure if you can practice the technique while wearing retainers, this article will provide you with all you need to know.<\/p>\n Let\u2019s jump right in!<\/p>\n Contents<\/p>\n Misaligned teeth aren\u2019t uncommon, and a lot of people turn to orthodontics to align their teeth properly and get a striking smile. Anyone who\u2019s been in this position can tell you that although it seems like a big adjustment, you\u2019ll quickly get used to braces, and mewing can still be easily implemented into your routine.<\/p>\n Now, once you remove your braces, you\u2019ll go through yet another adjustment period \u2013 a significant one. Post-orthodontics, your teeth will be in a vulnerable position, and it’s crucial to take care of them well.<\/p>\n Your braces force your teeth into a new position by making them move around in the alveolar bone, the part of your skull that makes up the tooth sockets. Although this area has a very fast bone remodeling rate, especially compared to the rest of your body, it can still take over a year for the new position to solidify.<\/p>\n Your jaw will have small gaps until the area around your teeth hardens. This is nothing too large or significant, but enough space for your teeth to move around slightly. The bone must first be resorbed from one side and then placed from another to lock your teeth into their new location.<\/p>\n This is where retainers come in and precisely why they are so important \u2013 they ensure your teeth stay in their ideal position. Your retainer maintains the alignment of your teeth after orthodontics treatment and helps your teeth to lock into the correct place as the bone around them adjusts to the new positioning.<\/p>\n A model of your teeth is used to create a retainer that fits your teeth perfectly. After that, you will have to wear the device every night to prevent teeth from returning to their original position.<\/p>\n The process of mewing requires you to situate your tongue on the roof of your mouth and adopt that position as the tongue\u2019s natural resting spot. Dr. Mew introduced this method of enforcing proper tongue posture in the 1970s and later promoted it to the world, mainly with the help of social media.<\/p>\n Mewing is primarily about having the correct tongue position and has become popular as a way to achieve better-defined and well-structured facial features. However, mewing has a lot of other benefits as well, like improving facial symmetry, resolving breathing issues, and even aligning your teeth.<\/p>\n It\u2019s obvious to see how braces and retainers can get in the way, impede tongue movement, and hurt the overall process. So, while orthodontics and mewing can work hand in hand to achieve great results, it certainly makes the process more complicated and challenging, especially if you want to try different types of mewing devices<\/u><\/a>.<\/u><\/p>\n On top of this added difficulty, consider that perfecting your mewing technique will take time, even without any additional obstacles. Also, as we already mentioned, teeth are vulnerable post-braces, so you need to be extra cautious while mewing.<\/p>\n However, mewing is definitely possible and can work well in tandem with orthodontics<\/strong> \u2013 given it\u2019s done properly and you mind your teeth positioning when mewing<\/u><\/a>.<\/p>\n After you’ve found and started practicing mewing, do not carelessly and permanently take out your retainers. Even if you feel like a retainer prevents you from fully utilizing your tongue, you should follow your orthodontist’s instructions and try to work around this difficulty when mewing.<\/p>\n Typically, while you’re mewing during the day, you’re forcing your teeth forward to expand your palate and give you the face development necessary for your defined jaw. Meanwhile, the retainer does its best to move your teeth back at night. So, you will effectively see no impact, and your mewing is useless.<\/p>\n What’s more, this will cause your teeth to jiggle back and forth and affects more than just the alignment of your jaw. Doing this routinely can therefore have the complete opposite effects of what you want and damage your smile.<\/p>\n You should be focusing on using a proper and correct mewing method. While it may take a while to adjust, as long as you focus on using the correct technique, you can build a healthy mewing habit<\/u><\/a> even while you have retainers.<\/p>\n Here are some reminders to keep in mind while you’re mewing with retainers:<\/p>\n Invisalign is a transparent aligner that is used to straighten your teeth. It\u2019s one of many aligners available but is regarded as one of the most prominent tools on the market since its clear and translucent nature makes it far more aesthetically pleasing than the alternatives.<\/p>\n Your Invisalign set is created using an impression of your teeth and molded to perfectly fit your mouth. Because this aligner only covers the teeth and leaves the rest of your mouth intact, Invisalign and mewing<\/u><\/a> can go together with no trouble.<\/p>\n The aligner does not stretch to the roof of your mouth, so you should have no problem practicing proper tongue positioning. However, you still need to be careful not to disrupt your teeth or orthodontics. For the best posture, make sure your tongue reaches as close to your teeth as possible without touching the Invisalign.<\/p>\n Ultimately, Invisalign can be useful to your mewing technique, as you will be able to tell more easily when your tongue touches or presses on your teeth. If you notice this happening, change positioning and make sure you are pushing upwards and not disturbing your front teeth.<\/p>\n The Essix retainer is a clear plastic retainer and one of the most popular types on the market today. Similarly to Invisalign, people prefer this kind of device because of its subtle and transparent appearance that allows it to remain more unnoticeable when worn.<\/p>\n Although the Essix retainer may appear fragile, it does a great job of aligning your teeth into place. With proper maintenance, a set of Essix retainers should remain effective for as long as you need to use them.<\/p>\n Essix retainers can take a while to get used to, but they only cover your teeth, so they shouldn\u2019t obstruct your tongue in the slightest. Because of this, they are simple to mew with and don\u2019t cause many difficulties. You may mew as you usually would, remembering to avoid hard pushing on your palate and practicing the correct technique the whole time.<\/p>\n An Essix retainer will come between your tongue and your front teeth if you get too close. This should alert you to fix your positioning and move the tongue back.<\/p>\n Hawley retainers are another device commonly worn after braces are removed. This type of retainer is more traditional, with metal wires positioned outside of the teeth to improve alignment.<\/p>\n People may be recommended this retainer or choose to wear it for multiple reasons. One of the greatest features of a Hawley retainer is its durability, which, with regular maintenance, enables it to survive for years. These retainers can also be fixed if broken and adjusted down the line.<\/p>\n However, Hawley retainers can significantly impair one’s speech, especially in the early stages, which discourages individuals from purchasing them, even if they\u2019re cheaper than plastic retainers. Additionally, the wire is far more visible to the bare eye and can irritate your lip and cheek.<\/p>\n Hawley retainers are also bad for mewing because they take up room on the upper palate where you need to place your tongue. This can make mewing with a Hawley retainer impossible, especially if you still need to wear the device throughout the day. If you only have to use your retainer at night, you can still feely mew during the day while, of course, minding your teeth and how much you push on your palate.<\/p>\n If you currently use a Hawley retainer, you can consider making another appointment with your orthodontist or dentist to request an Essix retained or a fixed retainer if you\u2019d like to mew more easily.<\/p>\n A fixed retainer is only used when a few of your teeth need to be locked in place and this device can\u2019t be removed as Essix or Hawley retainers can. This retainer has many advantages, including the fact that it\u2019s probably the easiest type to mew with.<\/p>\n The wire on fixed retainers is placed on the back of your teeth, so even though you need to wear the fixture 24\/7, it remains concealed. These retainers are small, unimposing, and don\u2019t take up a lot of room in your mouth.<\/p>\n A major disadvantage of a fixed retainer is that it’s difficult to clean. Since you can\u2019t take out the retainer before eating, food can easily get stuck and create issues if you fail to remove it. Flossing can help, but it’s still advised that you avoid hard or sticky foods that can get caught in the retainer or damage the device.<\/p>\n However, when it comes to mewing, you should experience virtually no difficulty as a fixed retainer leave plenty of space in your mouth for your tongue to move around and lay in the correct position. Again, you should be careful not to push on your teeth, but if you\u2019ve practiced proper oral posture for long enough, this should hardly be an issue.<\/p>\n You may practice mewing while wearing braces, although the extent to which you can mew and the level of possible discomfort will depend on the sort of braces you have.<\/p>\n It’s crucial to note that in cases of crowded, unevenly spaced, or crooked teeth, there is no research evidence as of yet to show that mewing can replace the benefits of braces or clear aligners. However, there are numerous testimonials that speak of the advantages of using a proper mewing process.<\/p>\n\n
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2 – Mewing with Essix Retainer<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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4 – Mewing with Fixed Retainers<\/h3>\n
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