Vital to seek help promptly

I WORK in both government and private clinics, encountering people from all walks of life. Time and again, I see patients with very severe gum conditions. When I ask if they are aware of the problem, they often admit they have known for a very long time but delayed seeking treatment because “I didn’t have time”. Only now, in retirement, are they finally seeking treatment.

This concerns me. We often assume people don’t seek treatment because they are unaware of their condition. But what about those who know they have a disease and still choose to ignore it?