Exceptional Airways

09/08/2026

Want to learn more about your airway?
Tired of watching your child mouth breathe, snore, or struggle with restful sleep?

Join me on November 9th for a FREE Airway Health Information Night! 🌬️

We’ll talk about how the way we breathe can impact our sleep, health, and overall quality of life—and what you can do to support better airway health for yourself and your family.

Reserve your spot today and share this with anyone who wants to learn more about the powerful connection between breathing, sleep, and overall health!

08/21/2026

Hi, I’m Minette!
I’m a dental hygienist, educator, and airway wellness advocate who has spent more than 25 years in the dental field. My journey started as a dental assistant and eventually led me to dental hygiene, education, leadership, and my passion today—helping people breathe, sleep, and live better.

After earning my degree from UC Riverside and graduating with high honors from the College of Southern Nevada’s Dental Hygiene Program, I’ve had the privilege of teaching, mentoring dental professionals, serving as President of the Nevada Dental Hygienists’ Association, and connecting with so many amazing people along the way.

In 2022, I founded Exceptional Airways LLC to bring together my love of dentistry with my passion for whole-person wellness. As a Certified Orofacial Myologist, I work with patients of all ages to improve breathing, sleep, oral function, and overall health.

I’m always learning and growing, especially when it comes to airway health and integrative breathing. But at the heart of everything I do is something simple: I genuinely care about helping people feel and live better.

When I’m not working, you’ll usually find me cooking, spending time with my husband and our two boys, or learning something new. I’m so grateful for this journey and for every person who has been a part of it. ✨

Comment below if you want to Breathe. Sleep. Live better.

08/13/2026

What do you see?

As a first time parent, I saw convenience, quick, and less mess.

As a second time parent, I saw poor muscle development and incorrect swallow patterns.

I get it because I did it too. We were always on the go, from one activity to the next: school, dance, taekwondo, etc so I just needed to give my boys something quick and easy to eat.

But pouches don’t give optimal nutrition nor do they promote chewing. Our jaw and facial muscles NEED to be put to work in order to develop properly. Chewing and swallowing correctly help with ideal jaw and facial development.

Let’s connect so I can help your kiddo grow and develop those muscles!

07/21/2026

As I close this chapter, I want to take a moment to say thank you to everyone I’ve had the privilege of working with.
I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunities, experiences, and friendships I’ve gained during my time here. I’ve learned so much, both professionally and personally, and I’m thankful for the support, encouragement, and collaboration from such an amazing team.
While it’s bittersweet to say goodbye, I’m excited for what lies ahead and look forward to taking everything I’ve learned into my next adventure.
Thank you to my doctors, colleagues, mentors, and everyone who made this journey so memorable. I wish the Exceptional Dentistry family continued success and all the best for the future.
Here’s to new beginnings!

07/18/2026

Helped pass out food packages with adha_nevada and The Just One Project because dental hygienists are not just “teeth cleaners”, we are advocates for our patients and our community.

07/18/2026

A DECADE of growth, friendship, and memories. Dental Hygiene brought us together and tonight we celebrated where we’ve been and where we’re going. (Missed you Mykle, Jenni, and Marvelyn) 🦷
💜

02/07/2026

When your myo client sends you a song she just made almost a year AFTER we finished her therapy.

07/13/2025

Woohoo! I passed the written examination and only one last step before I receive my COM (Certified Orofacial Myologist)! This has been a long road and has pushed me to become a better clinician to help my clients achieve optimal health. Stay tuned because there is more to come!

03/13/2025

This paper reinforces the power of MYO in airway health!

Did you know that exercises targeting the muscles of the tongue and throat can improve stability of the airway and help prevent airway collapse during sleep?

Myofunctional therapy is a well supported intervention to help reduce snoring obstructive sleep apnoea in both children and adults, especially in conjunction with CPAP, surgery, or orthodontic treatments.

Here is a pioneering study from Brazil that examines the impact of specific exercises. The researchers used a camera down the nose and throat to see the impact on mobility, tone, and dimensions of various regions in the throat. This work contributes much needed understanding of how the exercises work, and provides insights into selection of exercises to improve outcomes.

A big congratulations to speech and language colleague Esther Bianchini and her team for their dedication to advancing this field and improving outcomes for so many! 👏

Here’s the link to the research:
https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/ocr.12912

01/08/2025

Happy New Year! Listen to this La Vida Las Vegas podcast that I recorded with Dr. Joe and learn how myofunctional therapy can lead you to a healthier life in 2025! Then connect with me today to show you how.