In the past year, TikTok has had a heavy influence on how we maximize our appearance. From the rise of facial contouring and ‘Bold Glamour’ filters to relying on pseudo-scientific technology to ...

A controversial beauty practice is making its way back into the public consciousness thanks to an A24 documentary. "Open Wide," a documentary about Dr. John and his son Mike Mew, explores the fringe ...

Netflix will release a documentary titled Open Wide this month, showcasing the unconventional practices of a 96-year-old orthodontist named John Mew. In addition to John, it will feature his son, Mike ...

Mewing is a beauty trend involving a simple, strategic move of the tongue. Proponents of mewing claim it can chisel the jaw, straighten teeth, improve breathing, and correct orthodontic issues without ...

He was the world's most controversial orthodontist. Now he’s an influencer. “I know nothing about TikTok, but they know all about me.” Reading time 7 minutes You’d never peg John Mew as an influencer.

Welcome to FTW Explains, a guide to catching up on and better understanding stuff going on in the world. Have you seen some stuff on TikTok or elsewhere about something called mewing and all the kids ...

Mewing is a technique for flattening your tongue against the roof of your mouth that's supposed to change your jawline and face shape. Some people also claim it can help with sleep apnea, sinusitis, ...

Influencers on TikTok say "mewing" is the latest quick-fix beauty trend to dramatically change one's face. Medical experts aren't buying it. "You see these dramatic posts on social media where ...

An orthodontist who operated as the sole UK practitioner of a controversial form of treatment called orthotropics has been struck off the register of dental practitioners. In its finding last week, ...