Bongs are also recognized for their ability to catch and filter potentially dangerous carcinogens and poisons from your dry herbs that would otherwise be ingested while smoking a standard pipe. When compared to smoking a regular dry glass pipe, using a bong is significantly smoother, cooler, and better tasting. This is because the ice filters on the inside of the bong remove many of the small particles that can irritate your tongue and throat. Smoking out of order can also cause problems. If you're not used to smoking out of order, then passing the pipe over hot charcoal can cause the bowl to become charred with the ash. This will leave the smoke with a bitter taste that won't appeal to most people. To avoid this, give the pipe a rest after each use or store it in a cool, dark place. Finally, using a bong allows you to enjoy fresh herbs that have not been chemically treated or grown under unnatural conditions. This means that the flavor will be more natural and you won't experience any bad tastes or odors. Overall, bongs make smoking easier and more enjoyable. They also provide an extra level of safety by removing harmful chemicals before they reach your lungs.