Spring 2025

C A R M E L M A G A Z I N E • S P R I N G 2 0 2 5 99 (831) 648-8800 • GumsRus.com Delta Dental provider Courtesy billing for all insurances. Interest Free Financing Available! Priority of Life. Jochen P. Pechak DDS MSD Diplomate, American Board of Periodontology Perio & Implant Center • 21 Upper Ragsdale Drive What is precious to you? Everyone has priorities and it’s so easy to make YOU last. It is a fact, however, that if your health is not well, you may not be there for others. It all begins with the wellness of your mouth. WE OFFER: Sedation “Sleep” Dentistry Minimally invasive options for Gum Disease, to include Laser L.A.N.A.P. TM and Pin Hole Gum Rejuvenation TM as seen on “The Doctors” January 21, 2014. PRGF, where we use your own enhanced cells, to heal faster– often with no pain. Dental Implants, same day In house Dental CT, virtual treatment planning and Computer Guided Implant Placement Minimally Invasive wisdom tooth removal using Piezo Electric No cut=No pain. Rated #1 Periodontist and implant Center by patient reviews in the SF South Bay, and now appointments available in Monterey. Google “Pechak DDS” anytime and read all about it. Hundreds of positive patients cannot be wrong. Many have been kind enough to review their experience to help you. Let’s make this the year of a healthy mouth. Our Neighborhood Pet Project is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and run by an all-volunteer group of animal lovers. www.OurNeighborhoodPetProject.org ADOPT IF YOU CAN’T FOSTER IF YOU CAN’T DONATE (WE LOVE OUR MONTHLY DONORS!) § Save a life! You can give an animal a second chance at a loving home. Without help many will die on the streets. Help us care for more animals by fostering. § Make animals more socialized! You can help animals get used to being around people and other pets. And, BONUS, fostering can teach children compassion and responsibility for animals. § Try out pet ownership! Fostering can help you decide if you're ready to commit to a pet. § Provide a safe space! You can give a puppy or kitten a safe place to grow until they're ready for adoption. § Make new friends! Fostering can help you learn how to let go with grace, and make new friends along the way. § Feel therapeutic benefits! You can experience the therapeutic benefits of caring for an animal, as well as receive love and companionship. § Make an Impact and support ONPP! Together, we can make a difference in our community and contribute to reducing pet overpopulation. GREAT REASONS TO FOSTER HELP US HELP THEM! We provide... MEDICAL CARE • FOOD • SUPPLIES GUIDANCE • SUPPORT You provide... LOVE • CARE • TRANSPORTATION FOSTERS NEEDED! KITTEN SEASON IS HERE!