"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 crumble in your hands, fall out one by one with just a light tap, grow crooked or rot. 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.

Another rationalization for these falling teeth dreams 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.

Another Meaning for the Teeth falling out dream

There are two distinct periods in an individuals life when their teeth fall out naturally. The first of these stages occurs in early childhood when the milk teeth are replaced by the adult teeth. The second of these stages happens towards the end of the individuals life. If you dream of teeth falling out, the circumstances and the occupancies can greatly help determine the correct interpretation.

The teeth falling out dream could imply the taking on of more responsibility at this stage of your life (ie. loosing your baby or milk teeth and growing up). It could also indicate a fear of waning or loosing powers or status because of age or the aging process.