Gary Silva Dentistry

08/02/2024

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05/07/2020

Taking an informal poll. Thinking I might stay with the Covid19 hairstyle... yay or nay?

05/06/2020

Okay, not "all" white...

05/06/2020

After careful thought, and in consideration of all the "good" advice I received, I decided to stand tall and go for it! I marched right into Lowes, pretending like no one would even recognize me, and I asked for a biscuit toilet seat. [AWKWARD EXPRESSION FROM LOWES EMPLOYEE]. With amazing customer service, I was directed to aisle #4...or somewhere else. And that's where I saw miles and miles of toilet seats, stretching on like I5 from San Diego to Oregon!!! ALL WHITE! NO BISCUIT, NO MUFFIN, NO NOTHIN'!!!

I did exactly what any man would've done in my position, sprinted for the exit and went to In & Out instead.

This isn't over yet...just a minor setback.

05/04/2020

Just want to thank everyone for their input on my toilet seat dilemma...I think I will have an action plan by tomorrow as there's lots to think about. This is an important decision and I want to get it right...right?

05/02/2020

Covid19 Home Project #47 (more or less) - New Toilet Seat

After my 2 hour "tighten-the-sink-faucet" project, I admit I was a little reluctant to do anything at all related to plumbing. Nevertheless, I assured myself that I was MORE THAN CAPABLE of changing a stupid toilet seat. So I went for it! I researched toilet seats: soft-close, normal-close, plastic, wood, assorted shapes and sizes, heated, cushioned, lighted, etc. After careful study, I determined exactly which one I needed. Jumped in my truck, went to Lowe's, bought it, read the instructions, and installed it...all without a single glitch! Feeling great! A total recovery from my last plumbing endeavor.

Everything was perfectly FINE until I invited Michele (my wife) look at my handiwork. She came out of the bathroom with a peculiar look on her face and asked me, "What color toilet seat did you buy?" Thinking that was a really obvious, I said, "White...why?" Then she asked, "What color is our toilet?" Now I began to wonder if my wife might have had a stroke or something, but I humored her and answered, "White!" [LONG AWKWARD PAUSE}...she said, "The toilet isn't white...it's biscuit." At this point, I knew she had had a stroke! Everyone knows biscuit is a food and not a color!

But it got worse. She gave me the old "go in and look at it" talk. So I did...[MODERATE PAUSE]...Admittedly, something seemed a little...umm, not right. So I reminded her that the toilet was in the guest bathroom and nobody would really notice. [LOOK OF DISAPPROVAL]

So I carried on and quickly added...there's no way I'm going back to Lowes and asking for a "Biscuit Toilet Seat!" I imagined they would probably call security on me or start laughing hysterically...thinking I've gone crazy too!

In case you're wondering why I'm sharing this painful story with you, I'm seeking counsel. We still haven't really resolved this problem and I think it's time for unbiased feedback.

So here's the deal, what would YOU DO if you were me and do YOU THINK "Biscuit" is a real color?!!!

04/29/2020

I know this is silly, but I was really bored doing nothing while quarantined here at home. So for kicks and giggles, I thought I'd send a little text survey out to my staff, and I found the perfect emoji to start it off. I sent the emoji in the picture and I waited. Then I waited some more. Finally, I sent a follow-up group text and asked everyone if they got my emoji text. The first reply I got said, "Hey, Doc...just wondering, is this an anonymous survey?"

04/28/2020

Hmmm, quarantine...I think it's important that we all try to stay positive and productive during the quarantine thing. Currently we have time to do things we never would have even thought about before the quarantine. Like avatars for example...I thought it's been a while since I updated mine. So I checked that off my list today.

04/27/2020

I call this "quarantine plumbing"...the worst kind as it carries a moderate mortality rate for someone like me. All I needed to do was tighten 1 single nut behind the sink in order to secure a loose faucet on the countertop. That's it...no big deal, right? Oh, I wish. Had to remove the instant water heater for access. Next, I had to uninstall a mounted water filtration system. Still not enough room so I attacked the garbage disposal with all its twisted, convoluted pipes. Done! Finally, I had access to that dumb little nut, albeit with some cabinet-contortion. Several cranks on the ratchet and the faucet was stabilized. All that remained was to put it all back together. Disposal...check. Water heater...check. Filtration cartridge...check. Awesome! That is until I turned the water pressure back on! Suddenly I felt like one of those dumb plumbing DIY commercials you see on TV. (Btw...they're no longer funny to me.) Both connectors to the filtration unit were leaking. Thankfully I was smart enough to take a picture and called my friend Randy, a professional. After a few minutes of unproductive discussion with Randy, I realized that I called Randy the electrician and not Steve the plumber!, I asked Randy if we could just keep this between us - he said, "No way!" and laughed at me. Then I spoke to Steve, got a parts list and headed to Lowe's. They didn't have the parts I needed but I improvised with even more parts than a Lego set. Went home and finished the project. Success in about 2 hours...just to tighten 1 single nut.

I really, really need to go back to work.

04/23/2020

Hi Everyone! Hope you all are doing well. Not sure about you, but I'm getting really bored...thought I'd share some things I'm doing for fun.

> Started by logging into Facebook...first time in over a year...just so I could send myself a message.

> Got on my laptop and ended up calling technical support just so I could chat with someone in India for a bit.

> Took 3 laps around the house looking for lights and appliances to turn off.

> Renamed all 4 of my kids...several times.

> Called my brother to wish him happy birthday...4 months early.

> Mowed my neighbor's artificial turf lawn.

> Ordered 2 dozen pairs of socks on Amazon...then told my wife I didn't know why all these socks got shipped to our house.

> Organized the refrigerator...mostly by eating everything in it.

I could go on, but it's time for me to check Netflix...see if any new shows have started since yesterday. Please share your ideas for having fun also!

Be safe! Cheers!
Gary :-)

04/07/2020

I’m reaching out to you with several things in mind. Firstly, I want you to know that I’m thinking about you and sincerely hoping that you, and those you love, are healthy and doing well during this challenging time. Certainly, no one understands how long this pandemic will last but rest assured that we’re all in this together and it’s not too big for God to manage. My prayers go out to you regularly.

On a local note, we have a significant change taking place in our office. You all know Jen who has helped us in the front office for just over 11 years now. Well, she has received an unexpected and amazing job offer with the state of CA. This opportunity will significantly reduce her commute time to work and provide her with more time for her son and duties on the ranch where she lives. In her own words, she is “sad to be leaving such a wonderful work family as well as the amazing patients at the practice.” Obviously, we will all miss her dearly. We are also very happy for her with this exciting new prospect – we wish her all the very best and thank her for a wonderful 11 years!

In this transition, we have been very fortunate to bring Teresa Trujillo onto our team. Teresa earned her certificate from Eden Area ROP in Hayward and began her career as a dental assistant 20+ years ago. Since then, she has become exceedingly proficient in many capacities within the dental office. Currently, Teresa has focused her attention in the front office, coordinating appointments and helping patients understand their treatment needs as well as their financial obligations and/or benefits. Teresa grew up in San Leandro, CA with her parents and 5 siblings. Proud to be an aunt and great aunt, she spends her free time with her husband and extended family. She enjoys going to concerts, taking cooking classes, rescuing pets and traveling. And most fortunately for us, we see her as a wonderful fit for our practice…you’re going to enjoy meeting her!

Lastly, although we do not know for sure when we can open the office, we are able to provide emergency services. Please call the office and follow the phone prompts to schedule an emergency appointment if you should have the need.

Thank you for your time. Be safe, be well and blessings to you all.

Sincerely,

Gary Silva