My MiL insists that my dreams of my teeth falling out have some hidden meaning.?

Question

I think it's because I was anticipating gum and teethwork.

Answer 1

The next time you dream about losing teeth, before trying to figure out what it means, ask yourself how the dream made you feel. Oftentimes, it is not the dream of the teeth falling out that creates the disturbance to the psyche but the feelings that accompany the dream. There is often a feeling of helplessness, of powerlessness--the teeth are coming out and there is nothing the dreamer can do to stop the process.

Sometimes tooth loss dreams point to a fear of failure or embarrassment. In waking life, when people lose teeth, they often cover their mouths when talking or smiling. Is there something you want to do but are afraid of undertaking because you fear you'll look foolish if you fail? Or is there something going on in your waking life that you feel you must hide or 'cover up'?

.......then again you could just be anticipating you gum nd teethwork..

Answer 2

i always knew teeth fallin out meant that something bad was due to happen but if u caught them then you would prevent the event from happening

Answer 3

I think your explanation is very reasonable and rational. Ignore your mother-in-law, she sounds a little nutty.

Answer 4

You are probably right about the dental work.  Maybe you are grinding your teeth at nite?  Or as Freud said "sometimes a cigar is just a cigar" -just a dream.

Answer 5

She's just teasing you.  There is nothing magical about dreams.  That said, all your teeth could still fall out.

Answer 6

Lol I would agree with you most dreams have some logical connection with activities in your daily life even if you cant make the connection yourself

of course we both could be wrong and maybe you going to get your teeth stolen by a druken hobo?

Answer 7

Many prominent psychologists (like Freud and Jung) believed that dreaming was a way for your subconscious to communicate with your waking self.

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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.

Answer 8

I often have dreams of my teeth fragmenting into tiny bits that I have to keep spitting out of my mouth all night.  This usually happens a few days before I have a dental appointment.  Strangely, I didn't have one before today's appointment ... I wonder what that means?