Dreams about teeth falling out
In the case of tooth loss dreams, this isn’t the case.
In fact, much of our dream content is simply a reflection of our daily encounters and experiences. They don’t fit into the Continuity Hypothesis – which says that the content of our dreams come from our waking experiences.Īfter all, how many of us have heard of a person’s teeth falling out, rotting, or breaking for no reason? To put this in context, most dreams are made up of what we experience over the course of a day.
What’s interesting about teeth falling out dreams is that, unlike most dreams, they aren’t an indication of our waking life experiences. With all this emphasis on the importance of teeth, losing our teeth in one way or another in dreams can indicate universal emotions, such as distress, worry, and anxiety. Teeth are the gateway to our bodies, as it’s by chewing that we’re able to nourish our bodies. A bright smile with all teeth intact is associated with confidence, happiness, and wellbeing. Teeth are an important aspect of our personality, representing health, nourishment, and identity. One study found that dreams about falling teeth were common among people who were “significantly more anxious and depressed, had lower ego strength, were less satisfied with their lives, felt they had less control over their lives, and felt helpless”. Reports of these dreams can be found around the globe and yet researchers aren’t sure why these dreams are so universal. Dreams about falling teeth have fascinated humans since ancient times, with written records of such dreams going back to the second century.