A powered toothbrush is provided and includes a handle portion having a
neck formed at one end and a head coupled to the neck. The handle portion
is adapted to receive a single battery therein in a tight fitting
arrangement. The head includes a base, and one or more carriers coupled
to the base. At least one of the carriers is operatively connected to a
drive for moving the one or more coupled carriers in respective
directions. The one or more carriers have bristles, elastomeric cleaning
members, or a combination thereof extending outwardly therefrom.