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Eventually both
symptomatic & asymptomatic
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individuals
decide whether or not to visit the
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dentist
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For asymptomatic
- decision to visit DDS
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weigh potential
benefits against potential costs
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in terms of time, money, pain, other
factors
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if perceived
benefits outweigh perceived costs,
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probably make
appt for oral exam
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