There are some alternatives to carrying a toothbrush. I've been using a small microfiber towel, and I actually prefer it now to toothbrushes. You can just wrap it around a finger, and clean your teeth that way. It seems to do a better job, and isn't as harsh on the gums (some people's receding gums catch up with them eventually -- and using brushes can contribute to this, I am told).

Microfibers are very effective at cleaning. You can use them as-is, or put a little brushing powder on them.

The wrapping technique works just fine, and the microfiber washcloth has multiple uses -- it can be used for all kinds of other things, in addition to keeping teeth clean.

If they are reasonably well made, these washcloths are also extremely durable, and don't have to be replaced as often as toothbrushes (the splaying that happens with toothbrush bristles is annoying, and I'm glad to be free of it -- and free of carrying and packing and replacing those stupid toothbrushes).


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Some people might prefer a 'fitted' and task-specific design:

http://www.gollygear.com/toothbrush_mfib.html

But is it a good toothbrush? Will it clean your teeth as well as a regular nylon brush?

Actually, because the bristles of the Silver Care toothbrush are made of microfiber, it cleans teeth much more effectively that a nylon-bristled toothbrush. The microfiber bristles are "grabby" but gentle, and are able to pick up more of the plaque and general yuck off your teeth than a regular nylon head.