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Controversial Orthodontist John Mew Dies at 96

9/13/2025

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John Mew, a British orthodontist known for his controversial methods, died on June 25 at 96 in East Sussex, England.
His son, Mike Mew, described him as a genius and a heretic.
Dr. Mew promoted the technique called mewing, claiming crooked teeth stemmed from lifestyle changes rather than genetics.
He lost his dental license in 2017 after criticizing traditional orthodontists.
Mew authored a book and appeared in a Netflix documentary.

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John Mew, a British orthodontist known for his controversial methods, died on June 25 at 96 in East Sussex, England.
His son, Mike Mew, described him as a genius and a heretic.
Dr. Mew promoted the technique called mewing, claiming crooked teeth stemmed from lifestyle changes rather than genetics.
He lost his dental license in 2017 after criticizing traditional orthodontists.
Mew authored a book and appeared in a Netflix documentary.