Table of ContentsView AllTable of ContentsWhat Is the Teeth Falling Out Dream?InterpretationsWhy We Have This DreamCoping With the…FalloutFinal Thoughts on Dreams
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What Is the Teeth Falling Out Dream?
Interpretations
Why We Have This Dream
Coping With the…Fallout
Final Thoughts on Dreams
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We never quite know what our minds will deliver as we drift into dreamland. Sometimes we dream about completely mundane things like picking up milk at the grocery store, while other times we can experience anemotional roller coasterthat leaves us with genuine, lingering feelings once our eyes flutter open.
This roulette is fascinating in and of itself, but what’s also interesting about dreams is that so many of us share the same ones. Dreaming of our teeth falling out is one such example.In fact, there’s a good chance that you could ask any of your friends if they’ve had some variation of this dream and they’d nod their head yes.
It also tends to be one of the scariest, most stressful, and most visceral dreams we can have.
We spoke with certified counselor and dream expertAudrey Hopeabout the recurring universal dream of teeth falling out to get some more insights on its significance, psychological interpretations, and factors that may cause you to have this dream.
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Dreaming of your teeth falling out is considered a universal dream, meaning that many people experience a similar version. Other examples includeforgetting to study for a big test, missing flights, running in place, or being in public naked.
This particularly prevalent dream has various iterations. It might include having one or more teeth break or randomly fall out, or in some cases you may experience all of your teeth disintegrating, shattering, or falling out. A quick survey of the Verywell Mind staff revealed that 100% of the team has experienced this dream in some form.
It’s naturally quite alarming to have this dream or any of its variations, and can leave you feeling stressed or panicked both during the dream and once you’ve woken up.
Possible Meanings Behind Dreaming of Teeth Falling Out
Hope says that dreaming of your teeth falling out is one of the most common and frightening dreams we can have. While there are many possible meanings behind this dream, one that seems to align most often isexperiencing stressor uncertainty in your life.
“The teeth represent our security and foundation,” she says. “Dreaming of losing them [may be] calling out to us to look at our worries and insecurities and inner stress and pain. When you lose your teeth in a dream, [it could signal that] you are afraid of something and that you are not dealing with [the stressor].”
Of course, there are additional interpretations to consider, as well.
Freudian
InFreudian dream analysis, dreams are seen as expressions of unconscious desires, conflicts, and repressed thoughts.The Freudian dream interpretation of your teeth falling out is often associated with sex-related stressors, uncertainties, repression, fears.
Reiki
Looking toReikiand meditation may also help us understand this dream more. Hope says that “because the teeth are located in the fifthchakraof communication, the dream can be about what you arenot saying, what you didn’t say in the past, or what you need to say now.”
Jungian
Dreams are viewed as symbolic representations of our unconscious thoughts inJungiandream analysis.Interestingly, in Jungian theory dreaming of teeth falling out suggests that we’re entering into a new phase of life via transformation/renewal, life upheaval, or through aging.
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Why We Dream About Our Teeth
“We may never come to the full absolute meaning of the dream, but with further exploration into it, you can find a jewel for your soul’s transformation,” Hope says. “Search out connections, metaphors, current life situations, and familiar characters. From there, you can make associations, dialogue with the dream objects, and then integrate all the wisdom you gather from this into your waking life.”
Potential Factors Influencing Dreams About Our Teeth Falling Out:
Dreams are the language of the soul and, to get their keys and deeper meaning, one must get personal with them.—AUDREY HOPE, COUNSELOR AND DREAM EXPERT
Dreams are the language of the soul and, to get their keys and deeper meaning, one must get personal with them.
—AUDREY HOPE, COUNSELOR AND DREAM EXPERT
Dreaming about your teeth falling out can feel alarming, leaving you with lingering feelings of stress or confusion. First, remind yourself that the dream isn’t real and that your teeth are, in fact, still intact and serving you as they need to. From here, if you’re curious about the potential meaning behind the dream, then take some time to sit down andexamine your lifeand how it may relate.
“[I believe that] dreams are the language of the soul and, to get their keys and deeper meaning, one must get personal with them,” Hope says. “One can look up their meaning in a dream glossary, book, Google, or ask a therapist to help, but the bottom line is that your dreams must be taken personally. What does the symbol mean to you?”
It may take some time and deep digging to come up with a possible explanation, but once you’ve done that work you can make adjustments or find more peace in your real, 3D life.
Keep a Dream JournalWriting down your dreams each morning can also help you pinpoint common themes or recurrences, which can help point you in the right direction, too.
Keep a Dream Journal
Writing down your dreams each morning can also help you pinpoint common themes or recurrences, which can help point you in the right direction, too.
Speaking with someone else about your dreams can be beneficial as well, Hope notes.
“I recommend describing and telling the dream to a friend or therapist in detail. As you tell the dream, you will begin to find the patterns and issues that are coming up in your life,” Hope says. “Having someone with you to share your dream can open new doors. You will begin to relate your current life situation and learn from the questions asked.”
As strange as they are, and as weird as they can make us feel, research has shown that dreams can provide genuine insights and opportunities for self-exploration and reflection.
Dreams inspire us to know the truth about who we are and what we are made of. They are an opportunity to explore ourselves from a higher and deeper perspective.—AUDREY HOPE, COUNSELOR AND DREAM EXPERT
Dreams inspire us to know the truth about who we are and what we are made of. They are an opportunity to explore ourselves from a higher and deeper perspective.
A teeth falling out dream is commonly associated with stress or uncertainties in our life, big changes or transformations, or unspoken thoughts and feelings that are weighing on you, so consider looking here first. Wherever it takes you can only provide deeper introspection into yourself and serve as a catalyst for change, understanding, and inner peace.
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