John Mew, Viral Orthodontist, Dies at 96
TL;DR
John Mew, a British orthodontist known for his unorthodox mewing technique and theories on facial development, died at 96. His methods, which aimed to reshape jaws and faces through tongue posture and lifestyle changes, were dismissed by mainstream medicine but gained a large online following, especially among adults and online communities. Despite controversy and lack of scientific validation, his ideas influenced alternative health and beauty circles.
John Mew, Unorthodox Orthodontist Who Went Viral, Dies at 96 The New York Times
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