In Conversation with Professor John Mew - A Legend in Orthodontics

Ask an Orthodontist with Dr Derek Mahony

We are kicking season 2 off with a fantastic conversation between Dr Derek Mahony, and industry great - Professor John Mew.

Here is a run down on just a few of the highlights from this episode…


4:16 what causes crooked teeth?
7:40 are crooked teeth a product of genes or environment?
10:50 how does orthodontic expansion work?
14:45 How did you come up with the idea of ‘Mewing?’
16:45 What is the ‘tooth eruption mechanism’ in layman’s terms?
21:30 What’s the importance of breastfeeding in relation to kids teeth, and how long should babies be breastfed?
24:30 What would you say to orthodontists who don’t follow this school of thought?

You can learn more about Professor Mew and his work here https://johnmeworthotropics.co.uk/

And you can reach Dr Mahony and the Full Face Orthodontics team here https://www.fullfaceorthodontics.com.au/ 

... and also on Youtube here https://www.youtube.com/user/DerekMahony

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