In this week’s video, Dr. Robert Stanley breaks down why smoking is one of the biggest threats to predictable healing after extractions, implants, and other oral surgeries. Smoking acts as a vasoconstrictor, reducing blood flow and oxygen delivery to the tissues that need it most during recovery. Dr. Stanley explains how this impacts bone integration, soft-tissue healing, infection risk, and long-term implant success — and why even “just a few” cigarettes can dramatically change outcomes. Whether you’re a clinician educating patients or a patient preparing for treatment, this episode will help you understand the science behind compromised healing and why quitting (even temporarily) can make all the difference.
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