Yes, jaw exercises can help realign your jaw over time. Consistent practice of specific exercises targeting the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and surrounding muscles can improve jaw alignment, reduce pain, and enhance overall jaw function.
Some people see results from doing jawline exercises just a few times a week, while others may need to do them daily. Be sure to give yourself enough time to see results, as it can take several weeks or even months of consistent exercise before you start to see changes in your jawline.
Some believe it may help you get a chiseled jawline, reduce facial fat, or a double chin. However, there is no scientific research to support these claims. Chewing gum, as a type of facial exercise, might give your facial muscles a minor workout, but it is unlikely to create noticeable changes to your jawline.
Very carefully and loosely shake your chin back and forth, allowing your jaw to relax and release. Do not attempt this exercise if it causes you pain. Continue until your jaw feels loose, aligned, and relaxed. Repeat these exercises once a day or more often if necessary to align your jaw.
While mewing or doing face yoga for your jawline might increase muscle tone, possibly leading to very subtle changes after months of consistent practice, they can't alter the jawbone or teeth alignment, which are determined by a complex mix of genetics and environmental factors.
Does Mewing Work? There is no serious research that suggests mewing can change the shape of your jawline or help with other issues. Experts say it's unlikely you'll see any permanent change.
Jawline surgery. Jawline surgery, also known as orthognathic surgery, is performed to reshape the jaw and/or chin for cosmetic or physiological reasons. Jawline surgery is a very effective procedure with a high patient satisfaction rate when performed by a qualified facial cosmetic surgeon.
Additionally, mouth taping is unlikely to have any effect on a sagging jawline or double chin.
Management and Treatment
In manual reduction, a provider gently moves your jawbone back into place. They place their thumbs on either side of your mouth and their fingers under your chin, and then, they gently push your jawbone back where it belongs.
In the present, dentists have developed ways to fix facial asymmetry with braces, leaving surgery for more serious cases only. When braces alone won't fix the issue, surgical treatment is needed. Also, when dealing with uneven muscles or bone structure issues, plastic surgery or jaw surgery might be needed as well.
Muscle Strain
Yawning, which involves a wide opening of the mouth, can exacerbate this strain, leading to sharp pain. Factors contributing to muscle strain include: Excessive Chewing: Chewing gum or tough foods frequently can strain the jaw muscles.
The Bottom Line
While chewing gum isn't a magic bullet for achieving a chiselled jawline, it's a simple and accessible way to engage your jaw muscles. This small, consistent effort can lead to significant self-improvement in your facial structure. As with any physical pursuit, consistency is key.
Start with a short duration: 10-20 seconds. As you continue to mew, increase your duration to 30 seconds, then a minute, then longer and longer. Repeat this exercise multiple times a day for a few years. Get used to doing this exercise throughout the day.