The alternative to orthodontics without extractions or facial surgery

Videos

View the clips below for an explanation on Natural Growth Guidance.

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Some of the many lectures that John Mew has delivered over recent years.

Dispatches – all the footage in one video  

Prof John Mew`s comment on first day of third module on orthotropic orthodontic course

A Last Resort: Prof John Mew Uses a Sandwich Board to Confront the GDC

Examples of Prof John Mew’s Attempts to Raise Awareness about Orthodontic Jaw Surgery

Background to Lack of the Informed Valid Consent about Orthodontic Jaw Surgery

Orthotropic is About Faces, Not Only Teeth

Prof John Mew`s Comment on One Day Orthodontics at LSFO June 2014

“The Cause and Cure of Malocclusion” Orthotropics Book by Prof John Mew

One Day Clinical Introductory Orthotropics Course at LSFO, John Mew June 2014

Prof John Mew Comment About One Day Orthotropics seminar, Johannesburg, SA  

Early symptoms of Orthodontic problems by Prof John Mew  

Orthotropics Treatment of Adults by Prof John Mew

Importance of Attractive, Proportionate & Perfect Smile by Prof John Mew

When is Orthotropic Treatment needed for my child?      

What is Suitable Age for Orthodontics- Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew  

Prof. John Mew – “New Frontiers in Myofunctional Therapy,” June 6-8, 2014

The Cause and Cure of Malocclusion, New Book by Prof John Mew

Normal Tongue Posture by Prof John Mew

Twin Block Appliances by Prof John Mew

Role of Frankel Appliances by Prof John Mew  

Facial Muscular Training with Myofunctional Therapy Appliances by Prof John Mew

How Fixed Orthodontic Braces Align & Position the Teeth in Dental Arch by Prof John Mew

Correcting Irregular, Misaligned & Dispositioned Teeth by Haas Appliance by Prof John Mew

Orthodontic Treatment using Clear Appliances by Prof John Mew

Treatment using Advanced Lightwire Functional ALF Appliances by Prof John Mew

What is the Main Reason of Small Jaw (Micrognathia) by Prof John Mew

What Does Orthotropics Treatment Involve? by Prof John Mew

Food Instructions For Orthotropics Patients With Stage 3 & 4 Appliances by Prof John Mew

Food Instructions For Orthotropics Patients With Stage 2 Appliances by Prof John Mew

Correction of Protruded Teeth Using Biobloc Appliance with Purley Wire by Prof John Mew

Correction & Training of Proper Swallowing Methods with Hoffman Wire by Prof John Mew

Does Orthotropics Treatment Make Teeth Sore? by Prof John Mew

Cure of Mouth Breathing With Oral Screen by Prof John Mew

Instructions for Orthotropics Patients During Sports Activities by Prof John Mew

The Role of Parents During Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

Importance of Prominent Cheeks in Facial Beauty by Prof John Mew

Will My Speech be Affected With Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

Does Tongue Thrust Cause Crookedness of Teeth by Prof John Mew

Tooth Eruption and Orthotropist Approach by Prof John Mew

Orthotropics Treatment for Missing Teeth Patients by Prof John Mew

Can Anyone be Treated by Orthotropics by Prof John Mew

Negative Effects of Retractive Headgear On Facial Features by Prof John Mew

Good Looking Smile With Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

Are There Any Risks With Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

Does Soft Food Cause Irregular Teeth by Prof John Mew

The Role of Clinician During Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

Orthotropics is Preventive Treatment by Prof John Mew

What Is The Natural Length Of Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

Causes of Gaps Between Upper & Lower Front Teeth Diastema by Prof John Mew

Orthotropics Treatment of Sleeping Disorder (Snoring) by Prof John Mew

Ways of Feeding For New Born Babies by Prof John Mew

Correcting the Position of Jaws with Homeoblock Appliance by Prof John Mew

Dentofacial Orthopaedics For Children to Correct Jaws Position by Prof John Mew

Dentofacial Orthopaedics For Adults by Prof John Mew  

Alignment of the Frontal Irregular Teeth With Orthodontic Aligners by Prof John Mew

Repositioning of the Jaw by Prof John Mew

Treatment of Prognathic Jaw (Jaw Pushing Forward) by Prof John Mew

Correcting the Growth of Upper Jaw with Interceptive Orthotropics by Prof John Mew

Tips and Exercises on Improving Incorrect Swallowing by Prof John Mew

Tips and Exercises to Correct the Position of Tongue by Prof John Mew

Methods to Improve Breathing Difficulties During Sleep by Prof John Mew

How Thumb Sucking Damages the Mouth and Face of a Child by Prof John Mew

Differences Between Functional and Postural Appliances by Prof John Mew

Causes and Treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnoea by Prof John Mew

Correctly Opening the Screw on Your Orthotropics Appliance by Prof John Mew

Dangers of Leaving Your Mouth Open by Prof John Mew

Suggested Diet For Orthotropics Patients With Appliances by Prof John Mew

Does Cranial Distortion Cause Headache and Jaw Joint Problems by Prof John Mew

How Long should I Wear the Hickam Headgear by Prof John Mew

Difficulties Patients Face in the Beginning of Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

What Should Be Done About Loose, Broken or Uncomfortable Orthotropics Appliances

Measuring Lip Seal & Its Effect on Direction of the Facial Growth by Prof John Mew

Orthotropics Treatment of Gummy Smile (Excessive Gingival Display) by Prof John Mew

Causes of Jaw Joint Problems (Temporomandibular Dysfunction) by Prof John Mew

Why Enlarge The Jaws, When Some Teeth Are Missing by Prof John Mew

Prevention & Orthotropics Treatment of Impacted Canines (Cuspid Teeth) by Prof John Mew

Prevention & Cure of Jaw Joint Problems (Temporomandibular Dysfunction)

Effects of Orthotropics Treatment For Patients With Cleft Lip & Palate by Prof John Mew

Causes of Cleft Lip & Palate by Prof John Mew

Causes & Orthotropics Treatment of Gaps Between Teeth (Diastema) by Prof John Mew

What Can Be Done If Teeth Are Already Extracted by Prof John Mew

The Brace has Made a Sore Spot in the Mouth- What Should I Do? by Prof John Mew

Structure & Composition of Biobloc Preparatory Stage 1 Appliance by Prof John Mew

Importance of Oral Hygiene When Wearing Appliances by Prof John Mew

Early Diagnosis of Facial Growth Direction by Prof John Mew

How Long Should Biobloc Stage 1 Appliance be Worn Each Day by Prof John Mew

The Philosophy of Non Extraction Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

Major Differences Between Orthodontics & Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

Brushing the Teeth & Wearing Orthotropics Appliances by Prof John Mew

How Do Biobloc Appliances Move Teeth by Prof John Mew

How to Recognise Attractive (Horizontal) & Unattractive (Vertical) Faces by Prof John Mew

Is it Beneficial to Chew on Hard Foods by Prof John Mew

Why Do I Need Straight Teeth by Prof John Mew

Correction of Displaced Dental Midline with Orthotropics by Prof John Mew

Why Would I Need an X Ray For Orthotropics by Prof John Mew

Will Treatment Stop Me Biting My Cheeks or Tongue by Prof John Mew

What Can You Do, If Your Jaws Mismatch by Prof John Mew

How Important is Lip Posture For Teeth Alignment by Prof John Mew

How Can You Improve Space For Tongue by Prof John Mew

Instructions to Make Faces Attractive by Prof John Mew

What is Retention & Relapse After Orthodontic Treatment by Prof John Mew

Should I Get Teeth Extracted in Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

Can Any Treatment Make Tongue Posture Difficult by Prof John Mew

Does Orthotropics Restrict Some Sports Activities by Prof John Mew

What Happens At Your Initial Orthotropics Consultation by Prof John Mew

Permanent Retention & Life Long Retainers Following Orthodontic Treatment

Development of the Face Using Hard Chewies by Prof John Mew

What Happens With My Orthotropics Treatment If I Move Away by Prof John Mew

Does Tooth Extraction Damage Face by Prof John Mew

Thumb Sucking:

How to Prevent Thumb Sucking in Adults by Prof John Mew  

What is the Best Way to Stop Child Sucking Thumb by Prof John Mew

Complications of Thumb Sucking by Prof John Mew

Thumb Sucking & Nail Biting Habits in Teenagers & Adults by Prof John Mew

Strategies to Prevent & Stop Thumb Sucking by Prof John Mew     

Correction of Thumb Sucking with Orthodontic Appliances by Prof John Mew

Is Dummy Better Than Thumb Sucking by Prof John Mew

The Causes of Thumb Sucking by Prof John Mew

Nov 2014:

Valid Consent Prior to Jaw & Oral Surgery by Prof John Mew

Relationship Between Tropic Premise & Orthodontic Treatment by Prof John Mew

What Foods Can I Eat When I Start Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

Get Rid Of Facial Pain With Orthotropics by Prof John Mew

What is the Normal Space Between Teeth by Prof John Mew

Will I Need to Wear a Retainer After Orthotropics Treatment by Prof John Mew

Why Do Some People Wear Rubber Elastic Bands by Prof John Mew

What Method is Being Used to Measure Facial Beauty by Prof John Mew

What Kind of Braces are Available by Prof John Mew

What is the Importance of Our Visit to Orthodontist by Prof John Mew

What Happens When Your Lower Jaw Grows Far Forward by Prof John Mew

What Do You Mean My Child Needs a Space Maintainer by Prof John Mew

The Need of Orthotropics Treatment For Class III Malocclusion in Japan by Prof John Mew

Can Class II Division I of Malocclusion Be Treated With Orthotropics by Prof John Mew

Can Class II Division II of Malocclusion Be Treated With Orthotropics by Prof John Mew

How Fixed, Functional & Postural Appliances Differ From Each Other by Prof John Mew

How Can I Damage My Biobloc Appliance by Prof John Mew

Required Force to Move Teeth by Prof John Mew

Why Some Patients Have Longer Orthotropics Treatment Than Others by Prof John Mew

Prof John Mew`s Comment About Orthotropics Course in Japan & Korea

Can I Get Straight Teeth Without Braces by Prof John Mew

Can Orthodontics Damage Faces by Prof John Mew

December 2014:

How Can We Prevent Unnecessary Jaw Surgeries in Children by Prof John Mew

Why Do Some Teeth Shift by Prof John Mew

I’m Missing Some Teeth, Can Orthodontics Improve My Bite by Prof John Mew  

What Orthodontics/ Orthotropics Appliances Cost in NHS/ Private Clinic by Prof John Mew

Functional & Social Discomfort During Orthodontic Treatment by Prof John Mew

2015:

Why Tongue Can`t Stay Touching Lower Front Teeth by Prof John Mew

Is Orthotropics Treatment Able to Affect the Length of the Face by Prof John Mew

Is Orthotropics Treatment Available on National Health Services (NHS) by Prof John Mew

Correcting the Posture of Lower Jaw with Herbst Appliance by Prof John Mew  

How Long Do I Have to Wear Orthodontic Braces for Correction of Teeth Alignment   

Do Dental Fillings & Restorations Affect on Orthodontic Treatment by Prof John Mew  

Measuring the Width of the Upper Jaw/ Palate/ Maxilla in Orthodontic Treatment

When is Jaw, Oral & Orthognathic Surgery Necessary for Further Treatment

Do Teeth Straighten out, Position, Align in Dental Arches, As a Child Grows Up  

Does Vertical & Downward Facial Growth Make Faces Unattractive & Disproportionate

Correcting Class III Malocclusion without Tooth Extraction or Oral Surgery

Causes of Open Bite, Class II Malocclusion, Gap Between Upper & Lower Teeth

Reduction of Facial Height Using Orthotropics (Facial Growth Guidance) by Prof John Mew

Advise for Orthotropics Patients Having Problems with Biobloc Stage 1 Upper Appliance

Learn About Treatment of Misaligned Teeth Using “The Cure of Malocclusion” Book

Advise for Orthotropics Patients with Broken Biobloc Stage 3 & 4 Appliances

How to Turn Screw in the Upper Biobloc Stage 1 Appliance for Orthotropics Patients

Does Changing the Mouth/ Oral Posture Alter the Growth of the Face by Prof John Mew

12. World Tour of Prof John Mew to to Spread Knowledge of Orthotropics

13. Prof John Mew`s Desire to Spread Knowledge of Orthotropics Around the World

14. Invite Prof John Mew for Orthotropics Course, Seminar and Lecture by Prof John Mew

15. Introduce Orthotropics in Your Home Country by Inviting Inventor of Orthotropics

16. Have You Heard of Alternative of Orthodontics Called Orthotropics by Prof John Mew

17. Arrange International Orthotropics Course, Seminar and Lecture by Prof John Mew

18. When is it Possible to Avoid Jaw or Orthognathic Surgery by Prof John Mew

19. Informed Consent Prior to Jaw Surgery by Prof John Mew

Are There Any Alternatives of Oral/ Jaw/ Prognathic Surgery by Prof John Mew  

21. Widening of the Upper Jaw with Semi Rapid Expansion in Orthodontics

What Happens to Orthodontic Fixed & Removable Appliances, When You Play Sports   

23. Supernumerary Teeth or Extra Teeth or Hyperdontia in Upper & Lower Jaws

24. Procedure of Fabricating Orthotropics Biobloc Appliances by Prof John Mew     

25. Problems Associated During Removal of Orthodontic Fixed Braces by Prof John Mew  

Orthodontic Treatment of Maxillary Impacted Canines or Upper Eye Teeth

How Early Should Orthodontic Treatment Start for Teeth Positioning & Alignment

How Do Orthodontic Braces Change Upper & Lower Jaws Position & Teeth Misalignment   

Can Orthodontic Fixed & Removable Appliances be Made in Different Colours  

30 Can Ankylosed or Submerged Deciduous or Baby Teeth Affect Orthodontic Treatment  

38. Would Orthodontic Treatment Change Your Life Style by Prof John Mew  

39. Will You Be Able to Eat Sweets & Hard Foods When Wearing Orthodontic Appliances  

40. Will Orthotropics (Facial Growth Guidance) Treatment Affect Your Life Style  

41. When Should You Clean Your Teeth & Braces by Prof John Mew  

42. When Might Orthotropics be the Best Treatment by Prof John Mew   

43 What Should You Do, If You Have Problems With Orthodontic Braces or Appliances  

44 What Should I Do If My Orthodontic Fixed/ Removable Appliance Hurts in the Mouth  

45. What Shall I Do, If My Orthotropic/ Biobloc Appliance Rubs Inside My Mouth

46. How Could One Select An Orthotropist by Prof John Mew  

47. Does Gum Disease Affect Orthotropics (Facial Growth Guidance) Treatment  

48. What Can I Expect During Orthotropics (Facial Growth Guidance) Treatment  

49. John Mew`s Comment At the End of Orthotropics Course & Seminar in Japan & Korea  

50. How are the Orthodontics Fixed & Removable Appliances Cared For by Prof John Mew

51. Am I a Good Fit/ Suitable For Orthotropics (Facial Growth Guidance) Treatment

52. What is the Best Age for the Orthotropic (Facial Growth Guidance) Treatment

53. I Had Orthodontic Treatment as a Teen. What Can I Do Now

54. How to Activate Orthodontic Fixed & Removable Appliance by Prof John Mew

55. How Do Parents Know Palatal Expansion is Right For Their Child by Prof John Mew

56. Can Orthotropic/ Biobloc Appliance Be Worn Too Long by Prof John Mew

67 John Mew Interview by Ashley Craig Part 1

68 John Mew`s Interview by Ashley Craig Part 2

69 John Mew Interview by Ashley Craig Part 3

70 John Mew Interview by Ashley Craig Part 4

71 John Mew Interview by Ashley Craig Part 5

72. Why is Orthotropics Not Available Under National Health Service NHS by Prof John Mew

Instructions for Wearing the Upper (Maxillary, Palatal) Biobloc Stage 1 Appliance  

Horizontal & Forward Direction of the Jaws Growth Improves Faces  

Orthotropics Case Assessment for Deep Bite Correction During Mixed Dentition Period

Guide for Ulcers Causing by Upper/ Maxillary/Palatal Stage 1 Biobloc Appliance   

Are Cheek Bones the Most Important Features in a Good Looking & Attractive Face

2016:

Protect our clinical freedom by Prof. John Mew  

Why Some People Have A Receding Chin By Prof John Mew  

Lower Biobloc Stage 1 Appliance By Prof John Mew   

Prof John Mew Talks about Facing Back Pain and Self-Treating His Back Problems  

Lingually Inclined Teeth By Prof John Mew  

Is Tongue Piercing Harmful By Prof John Mew  

Unusually Large Teeth By Prof John Mew  

Children who are born with a Cleft Palate By Prof John Mew  

90 minute lecture on How Best To Achieve Forward Facial Growth By Prof John Mew. Vancouver/November 2016  

2017:

Correcting Deformed Upper Jaws By Prof John Mew  

Why Some Faces Are Too Short  

What Can Be Done To Correct A Deep Bite By Prof John Mew  

What Is The Need And The Demand For Orthodontic Treatment  

Connection Between Mouth Breathing, Tonsils And Adenoids

What Is The Importance Of Understanding Facial Growth  

Does Spacing Between Teeth Matter  

Does Race Influence The Degree Of Prognathism  

How Prof John Mew Was Inspired To Introduce Orthotropics  

How Good Is The Research Behind Orthodontics?  

Importance Of Dental Professionals To Recognise Irregular Facial Growth In Children  

Does Orthodontics Affect The Shape Of The Face? By Prof John Mew  

Importance Of Parents Recognising Incorrect Facial Growth In Their Child By Prof John Mew  

Does Orthodontics Affect The Shape Of The Face?  

Importance Of Parents Recognising Incorrect Facial Growth In Their Child  

Importance Of The Tropic Premise For Optimal Facial Development  

Would You Have Jaw Surgery?  

How Can You Judge Whether A Face is Beautiful?  

A Discussion Between Dr John Flutter and Prof John Mew  

Tongue Splinting By Prof John Mew  

0.0 Introduction To Series  

2018:

Tongue Ties; what to do, our opinion, part 1 of 2  

Tongue Ties; what to do, our opinion, part 2 of 2  

A2 Professor John Mew On GOPex  

Why beauty is not in the eye of the beholder   

I might have destroyed a girl’s face; Prof John Mew  

A challenge to the orthodontists  

Dreaming about Flying  

John Mew Orthotropics