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Monique Minnard

We are excited to announce Mary Ruma-Smith has retired after 15+ years and ownership has transitioned to Monique Minnard!

Monique Minnard, RDH, COMT
Registered Dental Hygienist & Certified Orofacial Myofunctional Therapist

Monique has dedicated over 19 years to the field of dentistry, beginning her career in 2006 as a dental assistant. Driven by a passion for helping others and a commitment to excellence, she pursued advanced education to become a registered dental hygienist and an orofacial myofunctional therapist. Throughout her career, Monique has gained extensive experience in both general and pediatric dentistry, enabling her to connect with patients of all ages. Her dedication to lifelong learning ensures she stays at the forefront of dental and health practices, continually refining her skills to provide the highest level of care. Monique is deeply passionate about empowering her patients to achieve optimal health. Through myofunctional therapy and a focus on the importance of nasal breathing, along with proper tongue rest posture and swallow pattern, she aims to elevate the well-being of you and your family.

At Cherry Creek Orofacial Myology, the focus is on delivering exceptional patient care in the field of Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy. Specializing in addressing incorrect rest postures of the tongue, lips, and jaw, along with functional challenges such as tongue thrust, mouth breathing, and improper swallowing patterns. Treatment for non-nutritive sucking habits like thumb, finger, and pacifier use can also be addressed under therapy as needed for patients with these habits.
Therapy at Cherry Creek Orofacial Myology can help to alleviate TMJ-related muscular dysfunction and myofascial pain syndrome, particularly as they relate to parafunctional habits such as clenching and bruxing. Through personalized exercises and behavior modification programs, Monique helps patients overcome challenges like open-mouth rest posture, chronic nail-biting, lip-licking, cheek-biting, and drooling.

Let Monique partner with you on the journey to improved orofacial function and overall health!

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