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Implants: Superior Technology for a Superior Lifestyle By Dr. Andrade & Dr. Montalvo Implants have changed the way many dentists replace teeth. Patients who don’t want to wear a denture now have the option to have something permanent. No longer do patients have to limit their diets to soft foods or worry about having pain when eating something crunchy or hard. What’s made implants even easier and faster to place is the use of an implant guide. This device makes it possible for dentists and surgeons to plan the position of the implant on a computer. Using cone beam (3D xray) and implant software technology, a device is made that will direct the placement of the implant to the exact location and bite to each patient’s specifications. This implant guide is based on the anatomy and bite of each specific patient. This has significantly reduced the risk of trauma, pain and time needed for the procedure. This implant guide takes all the guesswork and unknowns out of the procedure. If you’ve been waiting for an easier and faster way to have an implant placed, now you have it. For a limited time, you’ll have the best for free!
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The Doors of Dysfunction By Bob Cox As I was getting ready for work the other day, my wife Diana was watching a recorded episode of the Dr. Phil show titled “Meddling Moms”. It looked interesting, so I prepared yet another tasty mint chocolate chip shake and plopped myself down in the recliner next to her. Audrey, the daughter of a “meddling mom”, kicked off the show by explaining how her mother Mary had created an unbearable amount of stress in her life. She said her mom was rude, manipulative and tried to destroy her marriage. She claimed that her mom called her up to 10 times a day, told her how to raise her kids and belittled her husband, Matt. Matt went on to describe his mother in-law: “Mary meddles by telling us how to raise the kids, telling us what kind of a schedule they should be on, what kind of clothes they should wear, what we should be doing with them”. Her mother, Mary defended her decisions by claiming she was acting on behalf of her grandchildren who were being subjected to a filthy and abusive environment. “Audrey is a spoiled brat. Audrey does not clean her house, do dishes, wash the floor, do laundry,” claimed Mary. After hearing both sides, the majority of the audience (including Diana and I) had empathized with the daughter. While the daughter and her husband were clearly no angels, it was obvious that the mother appeared to be the primary instigator of the dysfunctional mess by imposing her views on her daughter’s entire family. And then my perception changed the instant Audrey confessed that she would often reach out to her mother for help, especially when her family needed money to pay bills. That’s when I realized that the doors of their dysfunctional relationship swung both ways. The same person who complained about her meddling mom was the same person that invited her mother over and over into the chaos! I thought to myself, “How can anyone be so unaware and oblivious to how their unhealthy choices would create such a nightmare? Why can’t the daughter see how she is completely responsible for sabotaging her family’s peace by reaching out to such a controlling and unstable person for help?”
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Just when I was starting to feel pretty good about myself, my stupid memory had to kick in and shatter my delusion of superiority as I realized that I did the same thing when I was a young adult! Whenever I made a bad decision that created a financial hardship, I would turn to the two people I knew would be there to bail me out… good old mom and dad! Sure, I had to endure a never ending monotonous lecture about how irresponsible I was, how I was inconveniencing them and blah, blah and oh yeah, more blah. As I look back on the “Bad Old Days”, it’s easy to see that I was the total cause of all the friction between my parents and myself. Once I finally took charge of my life, became completely self sufficient and stopped asking my parents to enable me, our relationship mended over time. By choosing to accept and deal with all the consequences of my actions, good or bad, my self confidence grew and the madness ended immediately. If you’re having trouble in either a personal or professional relationship and feel like the swinging doors of dysfunction keep slapping you in the face, install a deadbolt immediately! How? By taking the time to reflect back on those negative interactions and accept responsibility for the things you’ve done to contribute to the toxic environment. As long as you live with the illusion that it’s all the other guy’s fault, the cycle of misery will spin on for eternity. Finally, resolve to not settle for anything less than a future relationship that’s based on mutual respect, compassion and empathy. Most rational thinking people will be delighted by your willingness to initiate a positive change. On the other hand; if the other party refuses to accept those terms, resist the temptation to argue or try to force them to be reasonable. Accept their decision peacefully and lock the deadbolt tight behind them! Bob Cox is the founder and publisher of Go For It Magazine. He can be reached by phone at (916) 266-3115. His email address is coxrobert@comcast.net. Go For It Magazine is owned and operated in Rancho Cordova, CA. Copyright © 2014.
A Reason to Smile
If you’re new to the area or have ever experienced an incomplete dental evaluation in the past, then today is the day to make a positive change. Trust your smile to the experienced care at Carmichael Oaks Dental Care! Our community is fortunate to have two exceptional dentists (Dr. Angel Soto and Dr. Carla Gutierrez) dedicated to providing the best that dentistry has to offer. Dr. Soto, Dr. Gutierrez and their friendly staff will provide you with a comfortable and relaxing dental experience. Many of their patients are referred by other happy patients, so they have every reason to be confident that you will be in good hands. If you’ve had a history of severe dental problems, Carmichael Oaks Dental Care can help. They have all the skill, experience and advanced technology to turn your smile into a masterpiece. Their services include beautiful crowns, natural colored fillings, cosmetic bondings, porcelain veneers, dentures, bridges, dental implants, CEREC® CAD/CAM restorations, teeth whitening and much more. The staff at Carmichael Oaks Dental not only cares about their patients, they also are doing their part for our planet and future generations by going green. They’ve made an investment to reduce their carbon footprint by purchasing digital x-rays and operating a paperless office. If you’re looking for a dental practice devoted to restoring and enhancing the natural beauty of your smile using conservative, state-of-the-art procedures that will result in a beautiful, healthy and long lasting smile that you will be proud of, as well as a dental office that is sensitive and understanding to your needs, then Carmichael Oaks Dental is the place for you! October October2014 2014 GO GO FOR FOR IT IT 5
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Line-X of Rancho Cordova: Spra By Bob Cox
Tyrone also credits his background in sales for his rapid ascent. “I’ve been in the sales and service industry since even before high school. I spent the next 12 years following college in the industy in the mid-west, where customer service is quite different. Back there, everybody is treated like family and that’s what we’re doing here. I’ve spent over a decade in the aftermarket industry, the past four years in outside sales for a wholesale distributor of aftermarket truck and jeep accessories.
When I paid a visit to Tyrone Miller, the new owner of Line-X in Rancho Cordova, I asked him what’s been the greatest challenge or surprise since he took over the reins. I was shocked when he answered “Keeping up with all the new business!” After enduring all the lean years created by the Great Recession, I’ve grown accustomed to hearing business owners lament From top left: Truck with spray on liner, floor liners, rockover not having enough custom- er panels and roll-up tonneau cover. ers to keep up with the bills. It’s Q: What factors led you to purchase a Line-X franthoroughly refreshing to hear from more entrepreneuers chise? that are happily complaining about being overwhelmed by A: The previous owner of Line-X in Rancho Cordova too much business. was one of my customers. He was ready to retire and my In just three short months, Tyrone has managed to family and I were ready to buy a franchise. The Rancho triple his business! He’s attributed his rapid growth to stayCordova franchise had the same outstanding spray techniing in his showroom longer and greeting people as soon as cian (David) for over 12 years and that was very importhey come through the door. He’s also made the committant to me. I’ve helped my clients grow their businesses ment to answer the phone as soon as it rings and respond for many years, so I wanted to settle down, stay close to to online inquiries promptly. home rather than travelling all over Northern California. I like this community and wanted to practice what I’ve been preaching by growing my own business and serving my customers. Q: What changes and improvements have you made so far? A: We’ve recently remodeling the whole showroom and look forward to offering even better service and more products. We also just got certified to spray color match Line-X. Q: Have you found that your background has helped you become a better Line-X dealer? A: Yes. I know where to find the products my customers need and get them at the right price.
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ay-on Bedliners & So Much More Q: What was it about Line-X Q: Line-X is primarily known that stood out above the rest of all for spray on bedliners. What other the aftermarket truck companies? products and services do you offer? A: We have a huge selection of A: Well, it was a great opportuniaccessories, like Weathertech floor ty. I was able to take over something that’s been very successful for 12 liners, BAK Industries tonneau covers, tool boxes, lumber racks, nerf bars years. As far as the Line-X brand, it’s and just about any kind of protection just the best in the industry. Most of for your truck, van or trailer. We also my competitors offer generic brands, spray boat decks and interiors. We’ve so I see a difference in the quality of other products. Also, the versatility done a lot of work on the inside and outside of trailers and vans. of the product is greater with Line-X. Our protective coatings can be apOur waiting area has recently been remodeled Q: Are you accepting more fleet plied to just about anything. We have for your comfort. accounts? a huge selection of truck accessories. We offer a nationwide support sysA: Yes, and we offer volume discounts and fast turnaround! tem to back our lifetime warranty. With over 300 locations nationwide and 500 locations worldwide, we’ve made it Q: You mentioned that you prefer to patronize loeasier for our customers to find a dealer nearby to honor cal businesses. Why is that? every warranty. We also have lifetime guarantees on all A: I’m looking to do all my business with all the local Truck Gear by Line-X truck accessories. people, because I want to support our community. I could go through national accounts for almost everything, but Q: Did you do any research before becoming a Line-X franchisee? I’m choosing to buy locally. I hope that people here make that same choice and visit us first. A: Yes, in the last year, I asked all my customers that owned Line-X franchises if they would choose Line-X again and they all said “absolutely”! I asked them, “You mean, you have no regrets about owning a franchise? They told me, no, it’s the best thing you can ever do”. The Line-X brand has the industry’s highest standards and that appealed to me. Q: Is the Line-X brand a superior quality product? A: Absolutely. I’m drawn to products that have high quality. Q: What’s new and hot at Line-X? A: We have the versality of color now in either standard or premium applications. Our Premium product offers a UV protectant that prevents fading. We now offer color matching and no one else in the industry is doing this.
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Jerry’s Update: Jerry’s starting weight before Premiere Nutrition was 352.6 pounds five months ago. He is now 306.2 pounds and has lost 46.4 pounds, 4.7% body fat; he’s dropped 6 points of visceral fat and lost a combined 31.5 inches! Go Jerry!
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Elizabeth’s Update: Elizabeth starting weight before Premiere Nutrition was 263.2 and she is now down to 226.8 pounds. She’s lost 36.4 pounds, 5% body fat, has dropped her visceral fat 5 points and has lost a combined 17 inches! Go Elizabeth!
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John McCain’s Story: When I got started in Premiere Nutrition I was tired, overweight, had digestive problems and cravings for fast foods. Within the first seven days, I got my digestive problems under control and in fourteen days lost my cravings for fast food. I lost 31 pounds in just 90 days and have gone on to lose a total of 51 pounds and I feel great!
Oooo, Rancho Cordova in the Fall... If it’s “Paris in the Spring”, check why it is definitely “Rancho Cordova in the Fall”. The wildly popular Heartstoppers Haunted House returns to the old Mine Shaft building in Rancho Cordova from Oct. 3 to Nov. 1. Their tagline says it all: “The fear will stop when your heart does...” Visit BobsPocket.com for the link fortickets and more information. If history and art appeal to you, join us for a day of plein air painting in the beautiful and peaceful surroundings of the historic and restored Kilgore Cemetery when Rancho Cordova Arts presents Rancho Cordova Plein Air 2014. Models from the Rancho Cordova Historical Society in period dress will also be participating. Complimentary morning refreshments will be provided and feel free to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy, just as Rancho Cordova’s founding families did more than a century ago. Expert and beginning painters of all ages welcome! Visit BobsPocket.com to learn more. So, whether you like to be scared out of your socks or prefer a walk back in time... Rancho Cordova has a cemetery to foot the bill! * Visit BobsPocket.com for Bob’s bio, past blogs, and to learn more about events & organizations.
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