Abstract: The invention relates to a handle for receiving brushes or pencil brushes, especially interproximal tooth brushes, having a shaft portion and a brush or pencil brush portion. According to the invention the handle includes two elongated handle portions connected to each other through a folding joint provided between first ends thereof. Furthermore, a through-hole is provided in the folding joint for the insertion of the shaft portion of the brush or pencil brush therethrough. Gripping members are provided in connection with the hole for gripping the shaft portion, the handle portions are foldable towards each other about the folding joint and guide and/or locking members are provided for guiding the handle portions towards their correct mutual position in the folded condition and/or for locking the handle portions to each other in the folded condition.