Signal box? (Signal Toothpaste)

Member Name: Emmald

Product:	Signal Toothpaste
Date:	23/01/09 (113 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: An inexpensive family toothpaste

Disadvantages: none

Choosing a toothpaste that is suits your everyday needs 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 have 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 plus a tube and after using it for a month I felt that 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 use then I tend to stick to using 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 Signal 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 tube is packed inside of a 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 the stripey toothpaste runs along the packet.
A 100 ml 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 start to brush it builds up a good refreshing lather. As you manoeuvre the toothbrush into all the awkward crevices the toothpaste stays on the brush and 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 front teeth jangle. Unlike some toothpastes that have hit the waste bin after a few uses.
Signal contains fluoride which helps to strengthen the enamel coating on your teeth. If the enamel coating remains strong then in turn it helps protect against tooth decay.



Signal toothpaste is one that the whole family can use, but whereas I lay the toothpaste along the entire length of my toothbrush any 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 instructions 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 still 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.

Summary: An inexpensive family toothpaste that has red and white stripes that may appeal to the kids