You shouldn't put off important things.
Adam has been afraid of going to the dentist since he was a little kid.
Adam wants to avoid going to the dentist as much as possible.
Adam goes to the dentist twice a year for cleanings and a check up.
Adam doesn't go to the dentist even when he starts feeling tooth pain.
Adam does not need to go to the dentist outside his yearly appointments because his teeth are well-kept.
Adam ends up needing extensive dental work because of how long he has neglected his teeth.