Meet Dr. Braga
Dr. Patricia (Trish) Braga has been a dentist in Inver Grove Heights for almost 30 years. After receiving a BA in Chemistry from the College of St. Catherine, she graduated as Valedictorian of her University of Minnesota Dental School class. She is a recipient of the Women in Dentistry Award and has earned a Fellowship in the International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics.
Being a life- long student, she is a member of:
- American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine
- MN Sleep Society
- Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea
- MN Holistic Medical Society
- International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists
- International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology
- Graduate from the Las Vegas Institute of Nueromuscular Dental Studies
Her practice is both mercury free and mercury safe .
Checkbook, a Consumer Reports magazine that accepts no advertising, conducted an independent study to identify the best dentists in the Minneapolis/St. Paul Area. Dr. Braga was one of only two dentists to receive a 100% approval ratings in all surveyed categories. Her office has received the Reader's Choice Award for "Best Place" to go to the dentist for the last 5 years running. Click Here To See The Article.
With a special interest in overall health and well being, Dr. Braga has focused her practice on life changing care including the treatment of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, Safe Mercury Removal and Cosmetic Transformations. She recognizes how fortunate she is to have been a part of the community for so long and reports that “her work has never been more rewarding.”
On days off, when she is not golfing with her husband, Bob, you can find her at the barn with her horse, Jackson. Her son, Joe, is a business graduate from the University of Wisconsin, Madison and is working in St. Paul.
Testimonials
"My wife is so pleased that Dr. Braga has stopped my snoring completely. Not only did she explain my sleep study to me better than the doctors at the sleep clinic but now my night appliance is successfully treating both my sleep apnea and my headaches. I am thrilled not to have to wear a CPAP machine any longer." - Eric
"I have been coming to Dr. Braga for many years. My extreme fear of 'dentists' is gone due entirely to her gentleness, kindness, concern for her patients comfort and the excellent work that she always does. I wish everyone could go to her." - Trish
"Dr. Braga, I wanted to send an email to say thanks for your help and to compliment you on your excellent customer service. I was very pleasantly surprised that you return phone calls personally, and that your response time is really pretty amazing. I also wanted to thank you for not charging me for your time during our initial consultation. It is really hard to find good customer service in any business these days, and when I do I like to acknowledge it. Your efforts are not unnoticed." - Rick
"As a child growing up I hated dentist visits! They were painful and just plain scary. Once a friend recommended Dr. Braga my view on dentist visits did a total turn around. The staff and service is of the highest quality and they actually make going to the dentist an enjoyable experience." - Scott
"I have found Dr. Braga to be very professional and caring. I appreciate the extra time she takes to explain the steps of treatment and to make sure that I am always completely comfortable." - Helen
"Dr. Braga was the first one to notice that my oral tissues might be causing sleep apnea. She told my wife to keep track of my snoring and we soon discovered that I have sleep apnea. My treatment is going well and I am grateful for her intervention." - Ted
"I am so glad my boss recommended Cahill Dental Care. I had a real problem tooth and Dr. Braga was so patient and thorough in her examination that she had it figured out in no time. I haven’t felt this good in almost a year. Her employees seem to enjoy their work. They are always cheerful." - Sue