Santa Barbara Dental Spa: Is Your Smile Ready For The Holidays?

The holidays are meant to be a time of year when everyone can gather with family and enjoy some time away from work. That said, there is always one family member who is stuck with hosting Thanksgiving, which means that they’ll have plenty of things that they need to do before the entire family comes over.

Here at Santa Barbara Dental Spa, we know that your holidays may be a bit hectic. That is why we’d like to remind you that this is the perfect time of year to stop by and get a spa treatment that will brighten your mood. We want you and your family to have the best holidays possible, and we’d love it if you shared this time of year with us.

If you have never been to our dental spa, now is the perfect time to schedule your appointment. We have great rates on dental treatment costs, as well as other spa services. There will be plenty of photos taken during the holidays, so it’s important that you look and feel your best.

Here is a look at some of the treatments that we offer at Santa Barbara Dental Spa.

1. Zoom! Teeth Whitening

Have you noticed that your teeth have gotten darker or started to stain over the years? If so, then you will love what Zoom! Teeth Whitening treatments can do for you. With Zoom! you will notice that you have a smile that is eight shades brighter than before the treatment. This means that you’ll be looking great in all of your holiday family photos, with a smile that you’ve always dreamed of.

2. Dental Veneers

If teeth whitening services won’t do the job, then dental veneers may instead be a better option. With dental veneers, a cosmetic dentist can completely transform your smile into something you are happy with. In addition, the average cost of porcelain veneers is much less than what most clients think before coming to our office. It’s our goal to provide you with the perfect smile you’ve always wanted, so give us a call today to find out about veneers or Lumineers cost, and how affordable either treatment can be.

3. Dental Implants And Bridges

For those who have broken or chipped a tooth, consider a dentist in Santa Barbara that specializes in cosmetic treatments such as implants and bridges. The cost of cosmetic dentistry for a bridge or implant is very affordable, and it’ll be worth the investment of rebuilding your smile. And because Santa Barbara Dental Spa is your place for painless dentist visits, you can rest assured knowing that your treatment won’t hurt. Instead, you’ll finally be able to fill in the gaps in your teeth and make for a smile that you’ll want to show off during the holidays.

4. Oral Surgery

Oral surgery may be something that you cannot avoid if your teeth are in truly bad shape. That is why you need a relaxing dentist treatment that will help to replenish your smile. An oral sedation dentist is one who knows just how painful this treatment can be, which is why they provide extra care and support to help you through the process. If you are looking for the Santa Barbara dentists that truly care about your well-being as much as your smile, be sure to rely on us.

5. Periodontal, Root Canal, And TMJ Therapy

Our office also offers a variety of other therapy options that will treat painful issues that you may have. If you have periodontal disease or gingivitis, you can come by our office for a deep cleaning to restore your gums. We also provide services for root canal and TMJ therapy, so give us a call if you experience any problems with these issues.

The holiday season should be something that everyone can enjoy. So if you are stressed out with everything that’s going on, be sure to take care of yourself and get the dental care that you need.

 

Holiday Specials

Look your best: Make sure your smile looks as great as you do with our teeth whitening service. We use the New Advanced Zoom Whitening machine for the best and quickest results in helping you have bright white teeth.  Book an appointment with Dr. Rai  to take advantage of our one day only ZOOM WHITENING SPECIAL for $379 instead of the regular $650!

Straighten Out: Invisalign is the clear way to straighten teeth, without braces, by using aligners. Aligners are removable and virtually invisible which means you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing, and you can still eat and drink what you want. As of April 2008, more than 730,000 patients have completed or are currently in treatment. Book an appointment with Dr. Rai  to take advantage of our one day only INVISALIGN SPECIAL for $4,500 instead of $6,500!  

Q & A HOT SHEET

Q: My mouth began hurting after Halloween; can I wait until after the holidays are over to have it seen?

A: There is no telling what problems you may be experiencing from overindulging during Halloween. We know that your holiday schedule may already be hectic enough, but we highly recommend giving us a visit.

Q: Are your services better than over-the-counter teeth whitening options?

A: Over-the-counter teeth whitening solutions are often messy and they sometimes take many weeks to completely work. However, Zoom! is something that can be done with a dentist’s supervision, and it typically takes no more than one hour out of your day.  

Q: Will I be unable to enjoy the holidays if I get a root canal?

A: Everyone recovers from a root canal treatment differently, so it’s hard to say  how you’ll feel afterwards. However, if your dentist has suggested this treatment, its imperative that you have it seen to as quickly as possible. If you don’t, then you still may not be able to enjoy your holidays as much as you’d like.

Local Events

After you’ve visited us for your dental check up, here are some other events in Santa Barbara that you’ll be sure to enjoy.   

Thanksgiving 4 Miler:  Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Team up with family and friends for a great holiday start. Run Santa Barbara presents Santa Barbara’s flattest and fastest four-miler. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Thunderbird Open Space, pocket park on Walnut. First three hundred on-line registrations get a free event shirt. Race begins at 9:00 a.m. on Hollister near the Magnolia Shopping Center. Prizes and gifts available. You’ll work up an appetite for Thanksgiving dinner at Blush!

Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Smash: Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Have a smashing good time at the Santa Barbara Zoo’s annual Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Smash from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Elephants, gorillas, and other animals will get tasty pumpkins to play with and eat on Thanksgiving Day. Cost is free with Zoo admission. Should be fun to watch, but we think our chefs have better ways to use a pumpkin!

Blush Restaurant + Lounge:  Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Let Blush do all the cooking for Thanksgiving this year.  They will be open Thanksgiving Day from noon until 10:00 p.m. Chef Brandon Worrell and his staff will create an amazing combination of California cuisine and traditional favorites for your holiday dining pleasure.

Art To Zoo Exhibit: November 26th - Take your family to the Art To Zoo exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum Of Art. This is something your entire family will enjoy, as both an educational and entertaining experience.

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours!

Dr. B.K. Rai DDS  + Everyone at Santa Barbara Dental Spa

 

About Santa Barbara Dental Spa: Located at 2017 Chapala Street A, Dr. B.K. Rai and the entire staff at the Santa Barbara Dental Spa are committed to providing patients with the best oral health care and beautiful smiles. Dr. Rai routinely utilizes the latest high-tech dental technology in a soothing, spa atmosphere to treat patients with bite problems and provide mouth reconstruction including dental crowns, bridge work and cosmetic implants. Visit the website and Facebook page or call 805-560-9999 for more information or to schedule a free consultation.

Post Nasal Drip: First Cause of Unexplained Chronic Cough

Long-term, troublesome cough is one of the most frequent reasons why people visit a physician. 10-38% of patients, contacting a doctor, suffer from chronic cough of unexplained etiology. Post nasal drip, alone or in combination with other diseases, is the most widespread cause of chronic cough. It's diagnosed in 54% of cases. Let's throw more light on this condition.

The term of upper airway cough syndrome is referred to the inflammatory processes in the upper respiratory tract (nasal cavity and sinuses) which lead to the condition when nasal secretion drips down the back wall of the pharynx into the bronchial tree where it triggers the cough reflex mechanically. The most frequent underlying conditions, evoking post nasal drip, are chronic rhinitis (mainly the allergic one) and chronic sinusitis. Nasal septum distortion may also cause the syndrome.

Post Nasal Drip: Symptoms and Diagnostics

Symptoms are similar to those, occurring along with common cold:

Stuffy nose
Accumulation of mucus in the back of the nasal cavity and its drip
Repeated coughing
Cough with phlegm
Impaired breathing through the nose
Wheeze
Headache and painful sinuses (additionally)
The symptoms of upper airway cough syndrome usually reveal differently at different times of the day and night. During night sleep the body stays in the horizontal position, and mucus drips into human pharynx, irritates the reflex zones and causes cough. During the day, when you are in the vertical position, the mechanism is the same, however, the dripped mucus is swallowed and almost doesn't get on the epiglottis or vocal cords, where the cough reflex originates.

Doctors often take post nasal drip for chronic bronchitis since its symptoms aren't specific. That's why the condition requires thorough diagnostics which is a combination of:

The medical or case history (the history of the disease)
Characteristic complaints (sensation of the secretion, dripping down the back of the pharynx)
Medical examination
X-ray or computer tomography results

Post Nasal Drip: Treatment

To get rid of upper airway cough syndrome, an underlying condition must be treated first of all.

In patients with allergic rhinitis, nasal corticosteroids are applied. However, it's not always possible to achieve a steady effect with these medications. That's why this method is recommended to be used periodically, in courses, during the periods, when the drip symptoms reveal at their fullest.

In case of antihistamines and anti-inflammatory treatments are used.

Sometimes long-term antibiotic therapy is prescribed or surgery is recommended (in patients with the distorted nasal septum).

If constant cough of unexplained nature clouds your life, don't delay your visit to a doctor. Professional diagnostics will exclude the possibility of severe lung conditions. In case of upper airway cough syndrome, timely treatment will relieve the tormenting symptoms and improve the way you feel generally.

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Recognize the Signs of Depression and Anxiety during the Holiday Season

Dear Friends,

We’d like to take a moment to wish you a Happy Thanksgiving and hope that you have a wonderful holiday season. It’s been another great year for mysantabarbaratherapy.com, and we are so grateful for the response that we’ve had as of late.

Even though the holidays are said to be filled with “good cheer”, this isn’t the case for many.  Putting on a celebratory air for those suffering from anxiety and/or depression is difficult and the added pressure of the holidays can exacerbate one’s symptoms.

If you suffer from anxiety or depression, it can be isolating to see others celebrating and enjoying themselves.  During the holiday season it is important to take a moment and remember what you are grateful for.  Even if you don’t feel like participating and engaging, muster the resolve to try, because not doing so will only increase your distress.

If you need a bit of extra help during this holiday season, you may want to consider therapy for anxiety or depression from a Santa Barbara psychologist.  If therapy for depression or anxiety is something that you’ve never entertained, it may be overwhelming to even contemplate entering treatment.  However, if you experience any of the signs and symptoms of depression and anxiety listed below, get help so that you can make the most out of your holiday season.

Increased or Decreased Appetite

A common symptom of both depression and anxiety is change in appetite.  Of course, it is normal during the holidays to indulge more than usual, but if you find that you are consistently overeating or have no appetite at all, then this may be a sign of depression or anxiety.  One of the objectives of depression counseling with a Santa Barbara therapist is to help people return to a place where they are eating in a more mindful, healthy manner.  

Lack of Desire to Go To Social Holiday Functions

Though holiday parties can be a lot of work to get ready for, most people enjoy partaking in the festivities.  It’s a chance to see co-workers outside of work, catch up with family, and to socialize with some of your closest friends. People with anxiety or depression may experience a lack of passion, motivation, and desire to attend any events. Or the desire and motivation might be present, but the person’s anxiety is so overwhelming and paralyzing that it prevents them from showing up.

Depression and anxiety can wreak havoc on your personal and professional life. If you believe that your mental health has compromised your functioning, counseling for anxiety may be helpful.

Look For Signs in Others

In addition to looking at yourself during this holiday season, recognize warning signs in others. It can be difficult to ascertain how someone is feeling just by observing them, so be sure to ask questions if you suspect someone close to you is suffering.  You might just turn someone’s holiday season around and this Thanksgiving, they’ll be thankful that you took notice!

Q & A Hot Sheet

Q: Can’t I fight depression and anxiety on my own?

A: You can deal with depression and anxiety on your own, however, if your symptoms persist, it may be time to seek out a psychologist for depression or anxiety. Working with a psychologist will allow you to access the underlying, often unconscious issues that may be feeding your depression or anxiety.

Q: Are there side effects for antidepressants and other medications for anxiety and depression?

A: As with any medication, there are some side effects associated with antidepressants and anxiolytics. This is why it’s best if you have a psychologist for anxiety, as they can work closely with the doctor who prescribed your medication.

Q: Is anxiety and depression hereditary?

A: Studies have found that there is a genetic predisposition for mental illness, however having a family member with depression or anxiety doesn’t mean that you will inherit it.  There are many factors that contribute to the development of the latter.

Local Events

If you are looking for activities and experiences this winter to help take your mind off things, consider these local Santa Barbara events.

Thanksgiving 4 Miler:  Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Team up with family and friends and get your holidays off to a great start. Run Santa Barbara presents Santa Barbara’s flattest and fastest four-miler. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m. in the Thunderbird Open Space, pocket park on Walnut. First three hundred on-line registrations get a free event shirt. Race begins at 9:00 a.m. on Hollister near the Magnolia Shopping Center. Prizes and gifts available. You’ll work up an appetite for Thanksgiving dinner.

Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Smash: Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Have a smashing good time at the Santa Barbara Zoo’s annual Thanksgiving Day Pumpkin Smash from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Elephants, gorillas, and other animals will get tasty pumpkins to play with and eat on Thanksgiving Day. Cost is free with Zoo admission.

Blush Restaurant + Lounge:  Thanksgiving Day, November 27. Let Blush do all the cooking for Thanksgiving this year.  They will be open Thanksgiving Day from noon until 10:00 p.m. Chef Brandon Worrell and his staff will create an amazing combination of California cuisine and traditional favorites for your holiday dining pleasure.

Art To Zoo Exhibit: November 26th – Take your family to the Art To Zoo exhibit at the Santa Barbara Museum Of Art. This is something your entire family can enjoy and is both entertaining and educational!

ZeeBlu Thanksgiving 5K & Family Fun Run  - Thursday, November 27, 2014 09:00 AM – The inaugural event last year had a turnout of 300 runners and this year is expected to bring over 500 participants.

Dr. Adina McGarr-Knabke earned her psychology degree from the University of California, Santa Barbara in 2000 and her Masters in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University in 2003. After receiving her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Phillips Graduate Institute, Dr. McGarr-Knabke has been dedicated to helping patients find solutions to their emotional questions.  Known as The Santa Barbara Therapist, Dr. Adina McGarr-Knabke is a licensed clinical psychologist.  She provides treatment for eating disorders, anxiety disorders, addiction, depression and self-injurious behaviors, as well as counseling for stress from her office located at 1187 Coast Village Rd., Suite 10P in Santa Barbara. Visit the website and Facebook page or call (818) 518-6775 for more information. 

 

Membership and Affiliations:

International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals (IAEDP)

Santa Barbara County Psychological Association

7 Homemade Detox Drinks for Weight Loss

These homemade detox drinks for weight loss are a natural way to melt the fat fast. Detoxification removes toxins and helps you reach your weight loss goals in a relatively short period of time. So naturally it's a good idea to detox your body on a regular basis.

It's important to note, if you plan on drinking only detoxification drinks for more than a few days, make sure your current health status allows you to change from your normal diet to a detox diet. Before doing any kind of long-term or drastic detox you should consult with a doctor.

With that said, here are 7 homemade detox drinks to help you lose weight:

Tea: Tea is a natural detox drink that expels toxins from your system. Dandelion tea, green tea, peppermint tea, and ginger tea are especially effective in supporting weight loss. Drink 3-5 cups of tea daily to support your weight loss efforts.
Cranberry Juice: Cranberry juice enhances the body's metabolism, which is essential to converting fats into energy instead of excess weight. Along with eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, drinking cranberry juice is a very effective way to lose weight. Plus, this detox drink also helps clear nicotine and alcohol from your system in just about four days. Drink at least 32 ounces of 100% natural organic cranberry juice every day.

Cabbage Juice: Cabbage is very effective for detoxifying your liver. And because your liver is responsible for the detoxification of your body, it is an essential part of your detox and weight loss plan. If you have a juicer, juice up some cabbage, carrots and pears for a deliciously refreshing detox drink.

Cabbage Broth: For a satisfying hot drink, simmer a head of cabbage along with carrots, onions and a pinch of salt, then strain and drink. You can also add other vegetables to pack more nutrients into this hot detox drink, which is very effective for detoxifying your liver.
Cucumber and Lemon: This might seem like a surprising combination, but the effects of these two ingredients was tested by professional nutritionists and found to be a very effective detox and weight loss drink. All you have to do is use a blender to mix 1 cucumber sliced into tiny pieces and the juice half a lemon. Drink at least 2 times per day. This detox drink boosts your metabolism, which is essential for losing weight quickly, and you'll notice how it loads you with energy.

Master Cleanse Lemonade: This is probably the most popular detox drink for weight loss in the industry. It was made famous by celebrities like Angelina Jolie and Beyoncé Knowles because it is an extremely effective detox drink for weight loss and for improving your skin complexion. This is a perfect homemade detox drink to lose weight fast. Mix lemon juice, organic maple syrup and a dash of cayenne pepper into a 10 oz. glass of water. Sip on this drink all day for best results.

Salt Water Cleanse: At the start of your detox, you might want to do a salt water detox to cleanse your digestive system and prepare your body for weight loss. Do this on a day when you have plenty of time to stay home near the bathroom as it will run through your body very quickly. Mix 1 to 2 tablespoons of natural sea salt into one quart of lukewarm water. Do not use table salt; it will not have the same effect. Stir or shake until the salt is dissolved. Drink and then relax. Most people report a bowel movement within 30 minutes to two hours and several more may follow. Once you have cleansed your system, restore it by eating yogurt to replenish the beneficial bacteria in your digestive tract, drink juice, and eat fresh, soft-cooked and steamed fruits and vegetables.

In addition to these detox drinks, make sure to eat lots of veggies, fruits and whole grain foods that fill you up and give you the best chance for quickly losing weight.

My name is Beth Winter and I am on a mission to help people just like you get healthy and find relief. When my daughter was diagnosed with fatty liver, we were scared. After hundreds of hours of research, we know what works!

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Riviera Allergy Alerts Patients About Egg-Free Flu Shots

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Redondo Beach, CA – Dr. Ulrike Ziegner of Riviera Allergy Medical Center (RAMC) is alerting patients with food allergies that a new type of flu shot, which was not grown in chicken eggs, is now more widely available. Patients who are allergic to eggs would have to risk exposing themselves and their families to flu because they were not able to tolerate previous versions of flu shots. In addition, this vaccine is also preservative free.

The allergy doctor noted that Novartis was able to ship its first full batch of Flucelvax from its plant in Holly Springs NC this year. This vaccine was approved by the Food and Drug Administration in 2012, but was only available in limited quantities for last year’s flu season. Instead of taking an extremely long time to incubate a flu virus in fertilized chicken eggs, Flucelvax is the first seasonal influenza vaccine to be manufactured using cell culture technology. Instead of eggs, it is grown in cultured animal cells, primarily canine kidney cells. Advantages of this technology include the potential for a faster start-up of the vaccine manufacturing process, and the ability to administer doses to people who are living with an egg allergy.

Before its approval, the FDA evaluated Flucelvax in a clinical study that involved about 7,700 people. The study showed that the vaccine was 84% as effective in preventing influenza when compared to a placebo.

“One of the best ways to prevent seasonal influenza is to get vaccinated,” commented Dr. Ziegner. “The CDC highly recommends they everyone over six months of age receive a vaccination, including pregnant women. But I would recommend that anyone who is experiencing food allergy symptoms should pay a visit to Riviera Allergy first so we can conduct allergy testing, just to be on the safe side. Then we can discuss the seasonal flu vaccine options.”

About RAMC - Riviera Allergy Medical Center, located at 1711 Via El Prado, Suite 101 in Redondo Beach, offers asthma testing andallergy tests, as well as treatment for seasonal allergies, airborne allergies, sinus allergies, and food allergies. Visit the website athttp://RivieraAllergy.com to receive a complimentary copy of the guide, “Be Allergy Free With Dr. Z.” “Like” the Facebook page for tips on asthma and allergy relief. Call 310-792-9050 or schedule an appointment online to learn more about egg allergy relief.

This isn’t cool: Freezing bedbugs may not kill them after all

Controlling bedbug infestations by freezing the pests may not be as effective as once thought, a new study suggests.

Researchers found the blood-sucking pests have a high cold tolerance, but they will eventually succumb to the cold after several days of exposure. To survive in cold environments, the bugs use “freeze-intolerant” strategies, such as lowering the freezing point of their bodily fluids.

After decades of absence, bedbugs (Cimex lectularius) have enjoyed a resurgence in recent years, infiltrating hotels, schools, homes and offices. The pesky insects feed on mammals and birds, usually at night, by injecting a sharp proboscis into the victim’s skin, leaving red, itchy bites. [Bed Bugs: The Life of a Mini-Monster (Infographic)]

In the study, researchers measured the supercooling point (the temperature below the normal freezing point at which supercooled liquids become solid) and lower lethal temperature (the body temperature below which an organism cannot survive) for bedbugs of all life stages, from egg through several nymph forms to adult. The team also studied the bugs’ ability to feed after being exposed to sublethal temperatures.

However, temperatures below 3.2 F (minus 16 C) could destroy all life stages of the insect after 3.5 days, and temperatures below minus 4 F (minus 20 C) destroy them in just 48 hours, the team reported.A minimum exposure of 80 hours at 3.2 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 16 degrees Celsius) was needed to kill 100 percent of the bedbugs, the researchers found. They observed some bugs surviving short-term exposures to temperatures as low as minus 13 F (minus 25 C).

The researchers recommend placing bedbug-infested items in the freezer in plastic bags for two to four days, depending on the freezer’s temperature.

The findings, as well as practical tips for managing infested items, were detailed Sunday in the Journal of Economic Entomology.

Bedbugs don’t carry diseases, but they carry a social stigma and are tough to eradicate. An old European folk remedy involves scattering kidney bean leaves on the floor of a house at night to trap the bugs, which are then swept up and burned in the morning. The technique was documented scientifically in the 1940s. Recently, scientists created synthetic leaf traps that work similarly to the leaves.

Bedbugs reproduce by traumatic insemination: The male punctures the female’s abdomen and injects sperm into the wound. Females can lay more than 200 eggs in a lifetime. The insects hatch and go through five immature “nymph” stages, molting (shedding their skin) between each stage, before reaching their adult form.

After a meal, the pesky bug can grow up to 50 percent of its initial length and 200 percent of its weight.

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About Brezden Pest Control – Brezden Pest Control was founded in Cayucos by John and Maria Brezden in 1980. As the business grew, it expanded to serve all of San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, Los Osos, Cayucos, Cambria, Five Cities, Atascadero and Santa Maria. Professional pest control services which Brezden provides include dead animal removal, pest inspection, rodent control, and termite treatment. Visit the website and Facebook page or call 1-800-464-9446 for a free estimate or copy of the “Top 10 Reasons Customers Choose Brezden Pest Control.”