DENTISTRY . Do you have any tips on encouraging my children to brush for the full 2 minutes? Al: Encouraging kids not to rush when they brush is a challenge for most parents! Here Dr. Laura Schwindt are a few tips .Don't wait until the last minute before bed to brush. If kids are tired they may not brush as well. Brush right after dinner or right after the evening snack. . Invest in a 2 minute sand timer or set an timer on your phone, or their device to track the two minutes. Play a song on your phone or their device that's about 2 minutes long. Place a note on their mirror with encouraging words to remember to do a good job brushing. . Tie it to another activity they enjoy. For example: 2 minutes of . Invest in an electric toothbrush with a timer. If you have more questions about encouraging good home mouth brushing equals one bedtime story or 1/2 hour of cartoons. hygiene be sure and talk with your dentist or hygienist! Division Dental Studio gentle as a hreeze NEW PATIENTS 1900 Division St. Unit #2 218-333-8832 HOURS: Tuesday-Thursday 8-5, & Friday 8-2 www.divisiondentalstudiobemidji.com