It is good to not ignore pain.
Marco is working on an important project at work when he notices that his tooth is starting to bother him and his gums are swelling up.
Marco wants to make sure he has enough time to finish his project before the workday is over.
Marco takes a short break to call his dentist and schedules an appointment for the same evening after work.
Marco decides that the pain will likely subside, and he ignores it while focusing on his work.
Marco is able to prevent a dental infection just in time and is treated promptly at the dentist's office.
Marco gets a tooth infection and develops a fever, requiring emergency treatment.