When there is more force against the artery walls than is normal, putting stress on the body. High blood pressure can usually be controlled with diet, exercise and medication. When the kidneys are no longer able to filter toxins out of the blood. Affects the gums and bone that support the teeth. The gums become inflamed and underlying bone degenerates.
Teeth can eventually become loose and fall out.
Disease A disorder of the brain that occurs when the nerve center is damaged. Causes stiffness, tremors, slowness and poor balance. Stroke Localized damage to the brain caused by a sudden reduction in the brain's blood supply. Depending on which side of the brain is affected a stroke can cause paralysis, loss of memory, loss of speech, and other mental changes. Recovery from a stroke is a process of relearning abilities which were lost.