Reviv vs Mewing/Looksmaxxing: Safe Bite Guidance vs DIY Hacks

You’ve probably seen it on TikTok or Reddit:
Guys mewing 6 hours a day.
DIY bite blocks.
Taping your tongue to the roof of your mouth.
Facial exercises to “max out” your looks.

It’s called looksmaxxing—a self-improvement rabbit hole rooted in aesthetics.

But here’s the real question:

Can mewing and DIY bite hacks actually fix your jaw, improve your face, or relieve TMJ?
Or is a tool like Reviv—designed for structural bite correction—a safer, smarter path?

Let’s break down Reviv vs Mewing/Looksmaxxing, and what the science actually supports.

 

1. What Is Mewing?

Mewing is the practice of:

• Pressing your tongue to the roof of your mouth
  
  
• Breathing through your nose
  
  
• Keeping your jaw closed at rest
  
  
• Maintaining ideal posture to “remodel” your face
  

Popularized by Dr. Mike Mew, it's built on a logical foundation:

Form follows function.

And yes—some long-term changes in jaw and facial structure can occur.
 But mewing alone has limits.

 

2. What Are the Limits of Mewing?

Here’s what mewing can do:
✅ Improve tongue posture
✅ Encourage nasal breathing
✅ Support arch expansion in children or teens

But here’s what it probably can’t do alone:
 ❌ Add vertical height to decompress your bite
❌ Correct TMJ dysfunction
❌ Reverse facial asymmetry caused by dental extractions or braces
❌ Fix posture imbalances caused by bite collapse

 

3. What Is Reviv?

Reviv is a non-custom decompression mouthguard that:

• Adds vertical bite height to reduce skull compression
  
  
• Unlocks the bite so the jaw can move and self-correct
  
  
• Triggers postural and cranial improvements from the top down
  
  
• Helps align your face by correcting the root: the bite
  

And it’s been used successfully by thousands looking to fix:

• TMJ
  
  
• Jaw clicking
  
  
• Facial collapse post-orthodontics
  
  
• Asymmetry and poor breathing
  

👉 How Reviv actually works

 

4. Reviv vs Mewing/Looksmaxxing: Real Comparison

 

5. Why Reviv Works When Mewing Plateaus

Reviv doesn’t just help posture.
It changes how your jaw functions:

• Lifts the bite
  
  
• Decompresses the TMJ
  
  
• Relieves cranial nerve pressure
  
  
• Allows passive expansion of your arches and symmetry correction
  

That’s why users report:

“I mewed for 2 years with no change. Reviv gave me visible results in 3 weeks.”
 “Facial tension gone. Sleep improved. My face actually looks balanced.”

 

6. Mewing May Help—But It’s Not Enough Alone

If you're young, mewing + proper breathing + good posture is great.
But if you:

• Had braces or extractions
  
  
• Have a collapsed bite
  
  
• Suffer from TMJ or clenching
  
  
• Notice one side of your face dropping or puffing
  
  
• Wake up with jaw pain or asymmetry
  

Then you need vertical lift and occlusal freedom—not just tongue posture.

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7. Dangers of DIY Bite Blocks and “Looksmaxx” Hacks

❌ Jaw trainers increase pressure and worsen asymmetry
❌ DIY silicone bite blocks can trigger more TMJ compression
❌ Gum chewing for masseter growth causes imbalance
❌ Tongue weights or face straps = zero clinical support
❌ Over-mewing can cause palate pressure injuries

A better route?

Structured decompression + tongue posture
 (Reviv + mewing = the safe combo)

 

8. Reviv for Looksmaxxing? Yes—but the Real Kind

Reviv isn't marketed as a beauty device. But real users report:

• More facial symmetry
  
  
• Sharper jawline
  
  
• Reduction in facial puffiness
  
  
• Better cheekbone support
  
  
• Eyes that look more open and aligned
  

Because when your skull is uncrushed, your features can return to their intended position.

👉 Compare Reviv models

 

9. Which Reviv Model to Use?

• Reviv One – Best for beginners, post-mewing transition, or mild symptoms
  
• Reviv Two – Better for long-term facial collapse, jaw clenching, or previous extractions
  
• With Support – For advanced decompression or past orthodontic asymmetry
  

10. Mewing + Reviv = Best of Both Worlds

• Mewing trains the tongue
  
  
• Reviv resets the structure
  
  
• Together they build a healthy foundation that supports long-term facial development—without risky hacks
  

FAQs

1. Can I use Reviv and mew at the same time?
 Yes. In fact, the added vertical height from Reviv supports the Mewing process.

2. Will Reviv help my facial asymmetry?
 Many users report improved symmetry as bite and cranial bones realign better.

3. I’ve tried mewing for a year and saw no change—will Reviv help?
 Most likely. Mewing alone can’t correct structural collapse. Reviv addresses the vertical and occlusal dimension directly.

4. Is Reviv just for looks?
No. It’s designed for health—TMJ relief, bite decompression, sleep, and neurological support. The facial improvements are a bonus.

5. What if I’ve had braces or extractions?
Reviv is especially helpful—braces often cause bite collapse and tension, which Reviv can reverse.

6. How long before I see results?
 Many report better sleep and reduced facial tension in the first few weeks. Structural changes take 1–3 months.

 

 

Check out

• The Science Behind Reviv
  
  
• Compare All Reviv Products
  
  
• TMJ + Facial Symmetry Use Case
  
  
• Try Reviv Risk-Free

 

You don’t need to tape your tongue, chew gum for hours, or risk damaging your face chasing symmetry.

You need physics.
You need decompression.
You need structure before aesthetics.

👉 Try Reviv today—safe, effective, and backed by results.