Choosing a toothpaste that suits your gums is easier said than done. My front teeth are rather sensitive and the Dentist recommended using Sensodyne, the Dental nurse kindly gave me a sample tube. I was told that you had to persevere with Sensodyne, the toothpaste doesn`t offer instant relief but used over a period of time it supposedly calms the sensitivity. Sensodyne averages £2.50 a tube and after using it for a month I felt the benefits weren't great enough to justify the cost.
Some toothpastes have a nasty habit of making my mouth sore, so if I find one that leaves my mouth feeling fairly fresh and no soreness occurs after using it then I tend to stick to it. Signal toothpaste was introduced to Europe in 1965, it is cleverly constructed, the two colours (red and white) are sufficiently viscous so they don`t run into one another. I think that signal toothpaste may have been sidelined to a certain extent in favour of the more sophisticated toothpastes that are available on the market today.
The Signal toothpaste is packed inside of a long thin cardboard box which can be opened from either end. Whoever has designed the box did so with the `fresh feeling` in mind. The box is white with ocean blue`bubbly` water running to the right hand side, the words `Signal Family Protection` let you know what to expect from the product and a lengthy swirl of stripey toothpaste runs along the length of the packet. A 100ml tube costs around 86p ,so it represents good value for money.
Signal toothpaste looks good as you squeeze it from the tube, a bold and firm paste that has clearly defined red and white stripes. A minty taste, though not too strong and as you brush it starts to build up a good refreshing lather. As you manoeuvre the toothbrush into all of the crevices the toothpaste stays firmly on the brush, it certainly offers good staying power. One thing that stacks up in its favour for me is that it doesn`t inflame either my gums or my mouth or make my sensitive teeth jangle. Unlike some toothpaste that have hit the waste bin after a couple of uses. Signal contains fluoride which helps to strengthen the enamel coating on your teeth. If the enamel coating stays strong then in turn it helps protect against tooth decay.
Signal toothpaste is one that the whole family can use, but whereas I lay my toothpaste along the entire length of my toothbrush children would only need to use a tiny amount on their brush. I brush my teeth twice a day, in the morning and again at night and as per dentists instruction I change my toothbrush regularly and also splash out and buy a decent toothbrush.
OK Signal may not be the classiest of toothpastes on offer but from my point of view it has a lot going for it. It is economical, mildly minted and keeps my mouth feeling clean and fresh with no gum or flesh irritation.
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Jan 23rd, 2009
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