The Two Minute Problem is nice enjoyable and excellent for faculties, schools, workplaces and group teams – the truth is, wherever there are working teams of individuals.

It’s easy to organise, is a number of enjoyable and actually will get you speaking concerning the worth of a wholesome oral hygiene routine.

The Two Minute Problem is a contest to see who can brush their tooth closest to 2 minutes with out the help of a clock or watch.

This will sound easy, nevertheless it’s actually not.

On common, analysis reveals that adults brushing their tooth for what they consider is 2 minutes, is definitely 54 seconds!

The Two Minute Problem is a enjoyable and informative approach of creating individuals conscious of the two-minute rule for brushing.

Watching how individuals react below the stress of competitors will be nice for crew constructing. You may even cost an entry charge and use the cash to purchase a prize for the winner.

What you want

  • A bunch of prepared individuals.

Your two minute problem guidelines

  • Resolve in your who that is for? Are you doing this as a college exercise for youngsters, or teambuilding within the office?
  • Save a date, time and organise the venue. Then ship your individuals an invitation. Make sure you clarify the small print and guidelines of the Two Minute Problem, together with why you might be doing this (Nationwide Smile Month). You may alert them to the competitors by workplace electronic mail, a poster in a communal space, or the workplace intranet. When you’re going into a college it may be a part of your proposal letter to them about your go to.
  • Some could want to usher in their very own toothbrushes whereas some could not. Be sure to have sufficient toothbrushes and toothpaste for everyone. Our academic sources space at Educating Smiles has a variety of oral well being gear for all ages.
  • Are you providing a prize to the winner? Maybe you’re asking colleagues to place in £1 for entry?  In that case, then that is the time to gather entry funds and purchase a prize. How about one thing enjoyable and associated to oral well being…. A Nationwide Smile Month mug for the workplace maybe, or a e-book like The Misplaced Smile for a kid?
  • If you need individuals to attend your two minute problem, then you may add the small print of your occasion on our web site. Write about what your occasion is, the place and when it’s going down and it is going to be listed on our occasions web page for all our guests to seek out. From there, they may be capable of add it to their calendar, and if you’re elevating cash as a part of the occasion, supporters will even be capable of donate to your occasion on-line.
  • On the day, remind everyone why they’re collaborating and the significance of brushing for a full two minutes. Begin the cease watch and let the Two Minute Problem start!

Further tip… When you’re doing this as a part of a college exercise, our Brushing Sand Timers will be handed out to youngsters after the occasion for them to remove and implement into their oral well being routine at residence.


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