Written by Joshua Sosin

Weed breath is a common problem that cannabis fans face — especially after smoking. The smell of weed often lingers on your breath after taking a hit from a joint or bong, but there are some steps you can take to freshen up.

In this post, we’ll walk you through the best ways to get rid of weed breath fast to avoid an embarrassing situation.

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Table of Contents

• What Causes Weed Breath?

• How To Get Rid of Weed Breath: 5 Quick Tips

  • Brush, Floss, and Use Mouthwash

  • Stay Hydrated

  • Reach for a Mint

  • Chew Some Gum

  • Clean Up Your Munchies

• Avoiding Weed Breath Altogether: A Few Tips

  • Vaping Instead of Smoking

  • Edibles Instead of Smoking

• FAQs About Weed

• Cannabis Edibles That Won’t Mess With Your Breath

  • Morning Delta-9 THC Gummies

  • Sleepytime Advanced THC Gummies

  • Hero Dose Rapid Onset THC Gummies

What Causes Weed Breath?

The funky smell that sometimes lingers on your breath after smoking is caused by chemical compounds called terpenes.

Terpenes are amazing — they’re naturally produced by the cannabis plant and give your weed all of its distinct flavors and aromas. However, these compounds can also make your breath smell a little bit interesting.

In addition to the natural smell left behind by terpenes, smoking weed can dry your mouth out, which is a common cause of bad breath.

When you have a dry mouth after smoking, there’s not enough saliva to wash out bacteria, which can make your mouth taste bad and lead to embarrassingly bad breath.

Thankfully, there are quite a few ways to deal with weed-related halitosis. Let’s take a look at the best methods for getting rid of weed breath quickly.

Learn more about the effects of smoking weed from the Mood Blog.

How To Get Rid of Weed Breath: 5 Quick Tips

These are a few of the quickest and simplest ways to freshen up your breath after a smoking session.

1. Brush, Floss, and Use Mouthwash

You can’t go wrong with brushing and flossing after smoking a blunt or hitting a bong, and mouthwash can help a lot, as well.

You should already be brushing your teeth in the morning and evening and flossing at least once for optimal oral health, but an extra go can be extremely helpful when terpenes and dry mouth make your breath smell funny.

An alcohol-based mouthwash can kill some of the bacteria that cause bad breath, but alcohol-free might be a better option for some folks.

That’s because the alcohol in many mouthwash brands can dry your mouth out more, leading to a vicious cycle of bad breath. As a general rule, our vote is alcohol-free.

If you deal with weed breath regularly, bringing a travel bottle of zero-alcohol mouthwash with you can be a lifesaver. If you have a baggie for your flower and weed accessories, you can stick the bottle in there for safe keeping.

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2. Stay Hydrated

Dehydration limits saliva production in your mouth, which can cause the smell of weed to linger on your breath. For this reason, one of the best habits to pair with regular cannabis use is drinking plenty of water.

Cannabis consumption can dry your mouth out, so we recommend extra hydration any time you smoke. Our best advice is to drink some water before and after smoking to reduce the drying effects of smoking cannabis.

When it comes to hydration, water is always your best option. If you can, steer clear of sugary drinks like soda and sweet tea during your smoking sessions, as these beverages can feed the bacteria in your mouth and make it harder to get fresh breath.

H20 is better for you than these other drinks, and it’s basically a stoner’s best friend.

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3. Reach for a Mint

If you’re in a hurry and need to get the smell of a spliff off your breath, a mint will do the trick. Not all mints are created equal, though.

As is the case with fluids, skipping the sugar is smart when choosing mints to deal with cannabis breath. Mints that are super sweet will feed the bacteria in your mouth the same way soda and other junk food does. If you have the option, grab some mints sweetened with stevia or another sugar alternative instead.

If you’re looking for mints designed to combat weed odors, you’re in luck. There are plenty of specialized mints online (and in some dispensaries) created especially for cannabis users. However, we’re not too sure how much more effective they are than regular mints.

4. Chew Some Gum

If you don’t have mints handy and you aren’t in a position to brush your teeth, a stick of gum can take care of your weed breath problem. As always, though, we say skip the sugary gum and opt for a sugar-free option.

Chewing gum won’t get rid of the scent of weed entirely (in most cases), but it can cover it up pretty effectively. Ultimately, though, good oral hygiene is the best line of defense against weed breath.

5. Clean Up Your Munchies

The weed munchies are a phenomenon that affects tons of stoners around the globe. The way this common weed-smoking experience is often portrayed can make it seem like getting high gives you an irresistible urge to eat bad breath-causing junk food. However, that’s simply not the case.

While it’s true that tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the primary psychoactive component in weed, can stimulate your appetite, that doesn’t mean that you have to pig out on Oreos and gummy worms while high.

Reaching for sugary snacks like these can make your weed breath worse, but fresh foods may do the opposite.

Eating whole foods like raw fruits and veggies can satisfy your munchies while providing you with some of the essentials for better breath.

Crunchy fruits and vegetables like carrots, apples, and celery are fantastic choices when the munchies hit, as they’re high in water and have a texture that can help clean your teeth.

Learn more: Weed Munchies: Myths vs. Facts

Avoiding Weed Breath Altogether: A Few Tips

Now you know how to get rid of bad breath from smoking weed, but what about avoiding weed smokers’ breath altogether?

Unfortunately, smoking weed is one of the consumption methods that is most likely to cause bad breath. On the upside, enjoying edibles or vaping can be fun options that don’t run the same risk of causing halitosis.

That means that if bad breath is a serious issue for you when smoking, you can still experience a satisfying high with help from products in the Mood Shop.

Vaping Instead of Smoking

The act of smoking is the main culprit behind weed breath. Inhaling hot smoke in any form can negatively affect the way your breath smells, but a vape eliminates this issue by heating cannabis without burning it.

If weed breath is a big problem for you, see if switching to a vape makes a difference. You can find high-quality disposable, rechargeable vapes in the Mood Shop with high THCa content and delicious flavors.

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Edibles Instead of Smoking

Ingesting cannabis doesn’t involve inhaling any smoke at all, which can make a big difference in terms of the impact on your breath. Edibles like gummies and baked goods are also incredibly yummy, and they’ll satisfy your sweet tooth while providing an intense high.

If you decide to experiment with edibles instead of smoking, keep in mind that it’s still smart to hydrate and stick to an overall healthy diet to compensate for the sugar content in many cannabis-infused treats. In addition, reaching for the toothbrush, toothpaste, and dental floss after an edible is always a good idea.

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FAQs About Weed Breath

Q: Does CBD cause bad breath?

A: CBD (cannabidiol) is a non-psychoactive cannabinoid known for its calming, soothing effects. When you ingest CBD in an edible form — a tincture, for example — you don’t have to worry too much about bad breath.

Weed breath is more of a prevalent issue when smoking cannabis flower.

Q: What is cottonmouth?

A: Cottonmouth (xerostomia) is a term that stoners often use for dryness of the mouth caused by cannabis use. It’s a common issue that’s caused by a decrease in saliva production, and it can be pretty uncomfortable.

Drinking plenty of water before and after smoking can help, and so can sucking on a mint or chewing a piece of gum.

Q: What if I have chronic bad breath?

A: If bad breath is a recurring problem for you, make sure to reach out to your dentist. Sometimes, chronic halitosis is a sign that something deeper is at play, which your dentist or doctor can help you address.

In other cases, it might just be time for a cleaning at the dentist’s office to get rid of a build-up of bad breath-causing plaque.

Q: Hang on — is weed legal?

A: Great question. Thanks to the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018, better known as the Farm Bill, some forms of weed are legal to purchase online or at a local dispensary in some states.

Cannabis Edibles That Won’t Mess With Your Breath

Enjoying a gummy is one of the best ways to get high without dealing with weed breath.

The Mood Shop is home to delicious, powerful gummies in three distinct categories: Basic, Premium, and Premium Max. Below, we’ve got some recommendations from each category.

Morning Delta-9 THC Gummies

These gummies come from our Basic lineup, and they’re the source of an energizing, focused mental boost.

We recommend giving one a try if you’re trying to avoid caffeine jitters or crashes but need a little bit of extra AM energy.

With three fruity flavors in each bag, these morning gummies include a balance of THC, THCv, and Vitamin B12 for a mild, balanced high.

They have a stellar rating of 4.2 stars based on nearly 3,000 customer reviews.

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Sleepytime Advanced THC Gummies

These powerful Premium gummies include a combination of THC and CBN, a cannabinoid known to promote feelings of relaxation and drowsiness.

In addition to their yummy blackberry flavor, they feature several key ingredients for a restful night’s sleep.

The carefully crafted formula for these gummies includes reishi, L-theanine, magnesium, ashwagandha, and vitamin B2, natural ingredients that promote peaceful rest.

These gummies have a rating of 4.5 stars based on 514 customer reviews. They contain 15mg of Delta-9 THC, making them high-potency edibles.

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Hero Dose Rapid Onset THC Gummies

With a balanced combination of Delta-8 and Delta-9 THC, these are some of our fastest-acting gummies — you’ll feel the powerful effects within less than 15 minutes.

Expect to be engulfed in happy thoughts and feel totally weightless without getting overly sleepy.

The formula for these gummies also features 0.5mg of THCp, a powerful cannabinoid that produces intense, long-lasting effects.

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