Mercury Free and Mercury Safe, Cosmetic and Family Dentistry

Dr. Patricia Braga practices is a mercury free and mercury safe dentist and her mission is to share information about dental wellness with her patients so that they can make educated decisions about their oral health. 

Her goal is to treat her patients in the most healthy, caring, holistic way possible and to share information about dental wellness with her patients so that they may make educated decisions about their oral health. She fully understands the important relationship of oral to overall health and realizes that; "You cannot be truly healthy without good oral health!"

Holistic/Biological dentistry is a philosophy that recognizes that the teeth and associated structures are a part of the whole body. Because of her advanced training and emphasis on total health, Dr. Braga takes a unique Whole Body approach to oral health care; combining sound dental science and technical experience with a deep concern for her patients' emotional well-being and comfort.

As your Oral Health Doctor, Dr. Braga is aware that mercury vapor and dental infections can have a negative impact on overall health. Because of this concern, we focus on patient education and strive to remove mercury amalgam (silver) fillings in a safe way. For information about why it's important to use a mercury safe dentist, Click Here.

To accomplish this, we utilize removal protocols based on recommendations of the International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT) and other prominent biological and holistic dental organizations. For more information about why we use safe removal protocols and an explanation of what they are, Click Here.

This Whole Body philosophy stresses the use of safe biocompatible dental materials whenever possible. She also works closely with highly qualified health professionals to assist her in her efforts to return the patient to optimal oral and overall health. Her Holistic approach to dentistry means that she treats the teeth, jaw, and related oral structures, with specific regard to how that treatment will affect the entire body.

Dr. Braga is a strong advocate of continuing education because it allows her to give you and your family the best, state-of-the-art dental care. Each year she takes many hours of continuing education courses in holistic and traditional dentistry in order to provide her patients with the most advanced dental care possible.

Dr. Braga's special emphasis is on reconstruction with implants, crowns, and fixed and removable dentures.  She also focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of Sleep Apnea and loves helping patients overcome their dental fears.  Her office also uses the latest in dental equipment and technology in order to provide the patient with healthy treatment options and services, including:

• Digital X-Rays
• Preventive Dental Treatment and Education
• Periodontal (Gum) Treatment
• Safe Amalgam Filling Removal
• Oral Cancer Screening
• Mercury Free Fillings
• Mercury & Metal Free Restorations
• Advanced Cosmetic Dentistry
• Smile Makeovers
• Tooth Whitening (Click for Info) 
• Full & Partial Dentures
• Implant Placement & Maintenance
• Full-Mouth Reconstruction
• TMJ Diagnosis & Treatment 
• Snoring and Sleep Disorders (Click for Info)
• Oral Surgery
• Family Dentistry
• Laser Dentistry
• Invisalign: Hidden Braces
• CEREC: One Appointment Crowns
• Biocompatible Dental Materials
• Nitrous Oxide

Dr. Braga is associated with a number of prestigious dental organizations, including:

• International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD)
• International Academy of Oral Medicine and Toxicology (IAOMT)
• Fellow: International College of Craniomandibular Orthopedics
• Dental Organization for Sleep Apnea
• American Academy of Sleep Medicine

About Dr. Braga

Dr. Braga has received the Women in Dentistry Award.  A recent poll conducted by Consumer reports and Checkbook Magazine found Dr. Braga to be one of the top dentists in Dakota County, where she received 100% approval ratings in all categories.

Staff

Our staff is made up of highly-trained, caring and motivated professionals who work together as a team to bring you the highest quality biological dental treatment in a healthy, warm and supportive setting.

We would be honored to add you to our list of satisfied patients and encourage you to visit Our Website to learn more about our office and the many services and treatments we offer. We want to thank you for considering our office for your dental needs.

A Personal Note from Dr. Tom

I consider Dr. Braga to be an exceptionally well-trained, experienced and caring holistic dentist.  I am impressed with the depth of her knowledge and understanding about the critically important relationship of oral to overall health, and her ongoing effort to educate her patients.  She belongs to a number of highly regarded holistic dental organizations, including the International Academy of Oral Medicine and my Association. These organizations encourage taking a holistic, whole-body approach to dental treatment and promotes patient education.

Her commitment to healthy dentistry, her ongoing dedication to continuing education, and her concern for her patients health and well being, along with her commitment to safely remove amalgam fillings, makes her ideally suited to safely remove and replace mercury amalgam fillings.

Dr. Braga is a charter member of the International Association of Mercury Safe Dentists (IAMSD) and a member of the prestigious IAOMT.  I encourage you to visit her website to learn more about her approach to healthy dentistry.  When you visit her office, please let her know where you found out about her and say hello to her from me. Thanks!