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A professional dream analyst explains why this unsettlingly common dream may be linked to communication, regret, secrets and the fear of saying the wrong thing.
Dreams about teeth falling out are among the most common, but very unpleasant. However, what does it mean to dream about teeth falling out? In these dreams, teeth can fall out one by one or all at once, and sometimes they fall out in your hands. However you dream about them, this can be very disturbing. If you have had a dream like this, you are probably wondering what it means.
What is the symbolic significance of teeth in dreams?
Teeth in dreams often represent communication. “They will often be related to how you have been communicating recently,” says Lauri Quinn Loewenberg, a professional dream analyst. However, besides communication, they can also speak to the fear of losing control. One of the most common interpretations is the fear of getting sick and the people around you getting sick.
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What does it mean to dream about teeth falling out?
Teeth falling out can happen in a variety of ways, and depending on how they fall out, how you interpret this dream will depend. Here are a few interpretations of teeth falling out in various situations.
Tooth loss at the dentist’s office
The dentist in this situation would represent your ability to correct a communication. Perhaps you are working on not swearing as much, or thinking before you speak, or being more polite.
Extraction of a rotten tooth
If you dream that you are getting a rotten or loose tooth pulled, it could symbolise a problem that you need to talk about or a relationship that you want to end. Maybe the tooth is hanging by a thread, and you just need to get it out. So, it’s a thought process that suggests that this is exactly what the dream means – you have to force yourself to say what you need to say, no matter how painful it is.
Tooth falling out while removing food
You may dream that you are trying to remove a piece of spinach or something using dental floss, and then your tooth falls out. This could mean that you have cleared up a miscommunication. It is also important to see what is stuck. If it is gum, it may be related to something you would consider a sticky situation, i.e. feeling stuck in a certain relationship.
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Tooth decay
If your teeth are breaking, it is possible that you will have this dream when you have had an argument or feel that you did not get the point. It can also mean that you did not say something the way you wanted to or that what you said did not have the strength it should have had.
Teeth falling out one by one
If you dream that your teeth are falling out one by one or slowly. When they fall out on their own, it is probably a sign that you have said something that you would like to take back. Perhaps you have let some gossip out and told a secret when you should not have. It can also be related to saying small things here and there.
What does it mean to dream of teeth falling out suddenly?
This happens when you reveal a lot of information at once. This situation most often happens to people who can’t stop talking, and they’re usually not aware of it. It can also happen when you’ve let some big, important information slip out of your mouth.
If your teeth grow crookedly or fall out of your mouth
In this case, this affects how you look. When you feel this way, you’re likely to look in the mirror because you’re worried about how you look. So, it could be largely because you’re worried about how you’re going to appear to others after what you said.
Teeth rot
Tooth decay can mean two things. It can be related to something old, some kind of fight or anger, and you feel like you are going through the same situation 1000 times. On the other hand, this can also be related to guilt for saying something that is really rotten and nasty.
Teeth receding into the gums
This is related to a very real desire to take back what you said. You wish you could make it right. In addition, it can be a fear of speaking up. So instead of letting it go, you withdraw completely.
What does it mean to dream of a tooth falling out that you can’t find?
This could mean that you can’t find the right words. You know what you need to say, but you don’t know how to say it. Since your teeth have already fallen out, this could be an attempt to find the right words to correct what you said without thinking.
Recurring dreams about teeth falling out are incredibly common and can recur for a myriad of reasons. Your subconscious is probably trying to help you improve your communication skills.
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This article was originally published by Snezana Vranic on the Marie Claire Serbia website.
Syndicated for Marie Claire Nigeria by Esther Akinbola
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