I have a fear of my teeth falling out and this seems to creep into my dreams but i've been told dreams of your teeth falling out has a meaning. Anyone know?
2007-02-13 22:57:29 · 25 answers · asked by girlpiper 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Mythology & Folklore
It is a standard anxiety dream. Losing teeth refers to losing control over an aspect of our life, be it our finances, our looks or or relationships. It seems a very common dream. I've had it myself. Perhaps this goes back to a time when our teeth were an important tool for survival or evokes memories of feeling vulnerable in a dentist's chair. However you look at it, there is something worrying you that requires your attention. Have you been ignoring anything that could make life difficult for you in the future?
2007-02-13 23:06:40 · answer #1 · answered by queenbee 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
According to my Dream Encyclopedia, it says that teeth falling out 'represents feelings of insecurity or inadequacy, and such dreams often occur at transition times in a persons life'. It also says 'the common dream of losing teeth may reflect waking problems, but can symbolise loss, the break up of relationships, moving away or any other change which involves the ending of one phase in life and the beginning of another.'
I hope that helps. I sometimes have a dream where I'm just spitting out teeth. Its horrible!! xx
2007-02-13 23:06:24 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I used to have this dream - it was very scary and so realistic it felt as if it had really happened - I would wake up and expect to feel an empty mouth! I read that it was supposed to be fear of growing old, which would seem to make sense. Now I'm close to getting my pension I no longer have the dream - but still have all my teeth!
2007-02-13 23:09:30 · answer #3 · answered by mad 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I can't find the exact meaning in my book, but cavities warn against the speakig of infected words, and toothless suggest an inability to express thoughts and opinions.
I once had a dream where I was looking out the kitchen window at my mother, and as I was talking to her, I started drooling. Then I clenched my teeth together, and they started just breaking into pieces and falling out. It was weird...there was no pain, but there was a lot of blood and saliva.
It was odd.
If you have any other strange dreams, then just contact me as I have enabled email. I have a dream dictionary. I found out what my dream meant, but now I can't find the section about my teeth falling out.
2007-02-13 23:12:09 · answer #4 · answered by Mr. Maul 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"My Teeth Are Falling"
Dreams that your teeth are falling out are the most common dreams we here at Dream Moods receive. Common dream scenarios include having your teeth crumbling in your hands or your teeth falling out one by one with just a light tap.�Such dreams are not only horrifying and shocking, but often leaves the dreamer with a lasting image of the dream. So what does it mean?
One theory is that dreams about your teeth reflect your anxiety about your appearance and how others perceive you. Sadly, we live in a world where good looks are valued highly and your teeth play an important role in conveying that image. Teeth are used in the game of flirtations, whether it be a dazzling and gleaming smile or affectionate necking. These dreams may stem from a fear of your sexual impotence or the consequences of getting old. Teeth are an important feature of our attractiveness and presentation to others. Everybody worries about how they appear to others. Caring about our appearance is natural and healthy.�
Another rationalization for these falling teeth dream may be rooted in your fear of being embarrassed or making a fool of yourself in some specific situation. These dreams are an over-exaggeration of your worries and anxiety.�
Teeth are used to bite, tear, chew and gnaw. In this regard, teeth represent power. And the loss of teeth in your dream may be from a sense of powerlessness. Are you lacking power in some current situation? Perhaps you are having difficulties expressing yourself or getting your point across. You feel frustrated when your voice is not being heard. You may be experiencing feelings of inferiority and a lack of self-confidence in some situation or relationship in your life. This dream is an indication that you need to be more assertive and believe in the value of your own opinion.
In the latest research, it has been shown that women in menopause have frequent dreams about teeth. This may be related to getting older and/or feeling unattractive and less feminine.
Traditionally, it was thought that dreaming that you did not have teeth, represent malnutrition which may be applicable to some dreamers.
Other Perspectives
A scriptural interpretation for bad or falling teeth indicate that you are putting your faith, trust, and beliefs in what man thinks rather than in the word of God. The bible says that God speaks once, yea twice in a dream or a vision in order to hide pride from us, to keep us back from the pit, to open our ears (spiritually) and to instruct and correct us.
In the Greek culture, when you dream about loose, rotten, or missing teeth, it indicates that a family member or close friend is very sick or even near death.
According to the Chinese, there is a saying that your teeth will fall out if your are telling lies.�
It has also been said that if you dream of your teeth falling out, then it symbolizes money. This is based on the old tooth fairy story. If you lose a tooth and leave it under the pillow, a tooth fairy would bring you money.�
2007-02-13 23:42:32 · answer #5 · answered by Daimonjifire3 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Oh my. I always have this dream too.
One theory is that dreams about your teeth reflect your anxiety about your appearance and how others perceive you. Sadly, we live in a world where good looks are valued highly and your teeth play an important role in conveying that image. Teeth are used in the game of flirtations, whether it be a dazzling and gleaming smile or affectionate necking. These dreams may stem from a fear of your sexual impotence or the consequences of getting old. Teeth are an important feature of our attractiveness and presentation to others. Everybody worries about how they appear to others. Caring about our appearance is natural and healthy.�
Another rationalization for these falling teeth dream may be rooted in your fear of being embarrassed or making a fool of yourself in some specific situation. These dreams are an over-exaggeration of your worries and anxiety.�
Teeth are used to bite, tear, chew and gnaw. In this regard, teeth represent power. And the loss of teeth in your dream may be from a sense of powerlessness. Are you lacking power in some current situation? Perhaps you are having difficulties expressing yourself or getting your point across. You feel frustrated when your voice is not being heard. You may be experiencing feelings of inferiority and a lack of self-confidence in some situation or relationship in your life. This dream is an indication that you need to be more assertive and believe in the value of your own opinion.
2007-02-13 23:08:54 · answer #6 · answered by tricia3uk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to floss?
But seriously most dream researchers will tell you that you will dream of the things that you fret about during the day as the subconcious is rehashing things. I will not go out a limb and say dreams never have any other signifigance but more often than not the simplist explanation is the correct one.
2007-02-13 23:00:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
according to this website: http://www.corsinet.com/trivia/scary4.html
If your teeth are rotten, crooked, and/or falling out this means that your lies are hurting someone very badly and that you will soon be found out.
according to this website: http://dreammoods.com/cgibin/teethdreams.pl?method=exact&header=dreamid&search=teethintro
One theory is that dreams about your teeth reflect your anxiety about your appearance and how others perceive you. Sadly, we live in a world where good looks are valued highly and your teeth play an important role in conveying that image. Teeth are used in the game of flirtations, whether it be a dazzling and gleaming smile or affectionate necking. These dreams may stem from a fear of your sexual impotence or the consequences of getting old. Teeth are an important feature of our attractiveness and presentation to others. Everybody worries about how they appear to others. Caring about our appearance is natural and healthy.�
Another rationalization for these falling teeth dream may be rooted in your fear of being embarrassed or making a fool of yourself in some specific situation. These dreams are an over-exaggeration of your worries and anxiety.�
Teeth are used to bite, tear, chew and gnaw. In this regard, teeth represent power. And the loss of teeth in your dream may be from a sense of powerlessness. Are you lacking power in some current situation? Perhaps you are having difficulties expressing yourself or getting your point across. You feel frustrated when your voice is not being heard. You may be experiencing feelings of inferiority and a lack of self-confidence in some situation or relationship in your life. This dream is an indication that you need to be more assertive and believe in the value of your own opinion.
Hope helps!
2007-02-14 10:20:22 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is a famous dream actually, because everyone dreams about it will get the same result. sorry to say, that dreaming about teeth falling out is a sign of bad thing - which is one of your close relative will pass away soon. i suggest you just keep the dream from your family because i am afraid if that thing happens, your family will blame you for praying so.
2007-02-14 00:46:31 · answer #9 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's generally viewed as starting over, a new beginning, a rebirth. It could also just be a fear creeping into your dreams. I'm scared of being murdered, and I die in my dreams all the time.... it could just be a scary dream. I wouldn't read too far into it..
2007-02-13 23:03:47 · answer #10 · answered by Chipper 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋