الأحد، 5 أكتوبر 2014

The Secret Behind The Popularity Of Cinnamon Toothpicks

By Jocelyn Davidson


Picking ones teeth is one of the earliest human habits which began many decades ago. It is approximated that this habit started with the invention of sticks that happened almost the same era as the invention of the wheel. During the ancient times, the sticks were made using metals such as gold and silver or wood, ivory and bone among others. Modern trends have shown the adoption of sticks made of wood as they have minimal effects on the dental structure. These sticks are available in different shapes like round and flat and include flavored sticks such as cinnamon toothpicks, frilled sticks and colored sticks among others.

These sticks have been conventionally used to pick one's teeth and to make garments in craft projects. However, modern flavored toothpicks have also been used as mouth fresheners to help wade off bad breath and keep your mouth always smelling fresh. It also feels good to have a flavored stick in your mouth than a plain one.

The flavored sticks are made from different types of substances for example bacon, mint, orange, lemon and cinnamon among others. If you are an addict of biting your nails from time to time, you are advised to be taking the sticks. This form of habit inhibits the finger nails from growing and developing in the best way. Moreover, people who are fond of taking candies and gums after eating meals are also advised to make the sticks included in the desserts.

It is recommended that smokers should use cinnamon sticks to help them stop smoking. Generally, the sticks help to adjust your mentality by manipulating your mind to believe that you are holding a cigar or smoking pipe in your mouth or hand whenever you are holding the sticks. Moreover, the flavored sticks help to keep your mouth fresh all day and reduce or even eliminate the bad breath of tobacco or cigarette smoke.

You can get flavored sticks from various shopping outlets in packs that commonly constitute of 5 to 15 sticks. However, there are bigger packs that are preferred by people addicted to smoking as they need to use them often whenever they have smoking cravings. The flavored sticks may cost more than those that have no flavor.

There are people who opt to buy the raw products needed to make these sticks and make them at home. If you want to make cinnamon-oiled sticks at home, there are some things that you need to have with you. You should have the following; wooden toothpicks, clean glass jar and certified food stores. The recipe should be; into the glass jar, pour 1 to two ouches of flavored cinnamon, after having done that, then you put your sticks into the oil. Lastly, soak them through the night and do not forget to close the lid.

Let them remain soaked overnight and open the jar the following morning. Remove the sticks from the jar and place them on a flat non-absorbent surface and wait for them to dry. To quicken the process, you can also use your microwave that may drive them faster. All you need is to preheat it to at least 250 Fahrenheit then put them inside while on a cookie sheet and wait for at least five minutes before removing them.

If there is any oil remaining, you can use it to make more flavored sticks in the future. It is recommended that you buy the oil and sticks from shopping outlets that are registered and certified by relevant authorities. You should also conduct research to establish if there are any health effects of using certain flavoring products to avoid complication of your health.




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