Top 10 Terrifying Tooth Dreams: Uncovering the Hidden Meaning

By: Rosie Torres, R.D.H.

All of your teeth fall out. And then you wake up.

Has this ever happened to you? Frantically, you feel your face and teeth, rush to the nearest mirror with horror but then give a big sigh of relief when you see your reflection.So what toothifying dreams are you having? Are your teeth rotting? Are they cracking? Maybe they’re just floating around, dancing on your tongue. Are all of them falling out or just a few?

Having tooth dreams are related to feelings of insecurity, honesty, and overall well being. Read on for the top 10 scariest tooth dreams, what they mean and what they can predict about you!

1.CHIPPED OR BROKEN TEETH

The Dream: You dream about breaking one or more teeth or just seeing part of your tooth randomly missing. 

What it Means: You’re feeling insecure about your physical appearance. Right now your self-esteem is at a low  and your subconsciousness is telling you to stop comparing yourself to others. Maybe you’ve been scrolling too much on social media, looking at filtered photos or you can’t fit into your favorite jeans. Try to focus on your best features instead. Maybe try a new makeup look or get a haircut to boost your self-esteem.

2.CRUMBLING TEETH

The Dream: Your teeth are suddenly super fragile and start crumbling into tiny pieces that fall out of your mouth.

What it Means: You’re embarrassed about something particular going on in your life right now. Teeth are symbols of personal power, so if you are dreaming about your teeth falling apart, something is a threat to you. Maybe you recently experienced a situation in which you felt embarrassed or inferior at work or in your personal life. Remember, you are still awesome! Don’t let other peoples’ opinions or bad behavior get you down. 

3.FLOATING TEETH

The Dream: Your teeth are uncontrollably just floating over your gums and moving all around your mouth. This is one wild and crazy dream!

What it Means: You feel like your life is spiraling out of control at the moment. Take some time to get your thoughts organized. Perhaps there’s a particular problem that you’ve put on the backburner for a while and your subconscious is telling you that it needs your attention. Alternatively, these moving teeth dreams could be a sign that it’s time to consider braces or Invisalign to straighten out those migrant teeth! Or how about a set of retainers to keep those chompers in place?

4.ROTTING TEETH

The Dream: You smile big only to reveal a hideous set of dark, chipped, smelly teeth that have holes and green globs of plaque everywhere! Eek!

What it Means: a) You’re a dental hygienist. Kidding but not really. This is my most recurrent dream and it’s super scary. Whenever I have this dream, I immediately want dental x-rays and an exam to see if any of my teeth need attention.    b) There is something “rotten” going on in your life right now. Maybe there’s a particular friendship, significant other or a job that is not good for you at all. Rotten people and toxic environments are not good for you and it is time to eliminate the “rotten apple” in your life (and please go get a dental cleaning so I can sleep at night). 

5. TEETH BEING PULLED OUT

The Dream: Here’s another one of the scariest teeth dreams to have. Maybe one tooth or multiple teeth are being pulled out for no reason and you feel the pain. 

What it Means: There is going to be a significant transition coming up in your life that is going to be difficult and uncomfortable for you. The tooth about this dream is that deep down, you know what the right thing to do is, but it still might be painful for you. Difficult choices are a regular part of the journey of life, but this doesn’t mean that they hurt any less! In the meantime, focus on “extracting” any negativity and practice some self-care. Go for a walk, take a bubble bath, whiten your teeth, etc.

6.TEETH CRACKING

The Dream: Like shattered glass, your teeth are all cracked and broken, maybe falling apart into sharp shards.

What it Means: This dream means that you might be “cracking” under  pressure right now at work or in your personal life. Maybe you are working too hard and putting everyone and everything before yourself. This is admirable, but remember that you have to take care of yourself first! You are probably feeling stressed out. Take some time to plan that much-needed vacation or maybe practice some mindful meditation. 

7. HAVING TOO MANY TEETH

The Dream: It’s a mouthful! Not only do you have all of your teeth, you have extra. You might dream about having one or two additional teeth in your mouth or maybe you have double or triple what you have now. Perhaps you even have teeth on your tongue!

 What it Means: You talk too much! Something you said to someone recently might have come out wrong and it’s bothering you. If that’s the case, all you have to do is think about what you said and apologize. It happens to everyone. Your subconscious is just telling you to figure this out so that you can move on. 

8. LOOSE TEETH

The Dream: All or one of your teeth have the wiggles! Your teeth either hurt or don’t and maybe they are falling out one by one.

What it Means: It’s time to speak up! There has been something on your mind lately and you’ve been too hush-hush about it. You think it’s really not a big deal, but it’s causing friction in a particular area of your life. Maybe your friend said something that hurt or upset you. Not addressing the small things in life can lead to big resentment. You have to approach this person and use “I feel” instead of “you make me feel” to get to the “root” of the issue.

 9.FAKE TEETH

The Dream: Your natural teeth are gone and you suddenly have a removable denture.

What it Means: You told a lie recently or broke a promise. Think about your recent actions – have you been deceitful? Your subconscious is telling you that you behaved badly and it’s time to make amends. Deep down you are a good person! Just remember that it’s not right to tell a lie.

10.TEETH FALLING OUT

The Dream: Your teeth are just uncontrollably falling out of your mouth on their own!

What it Means: You are not truly happy right now because you are not following your dreams and desires. Your subconscious is telling you that you are on the wrong path in life. Now is the time to reevaluate your journey and take necessary steps to get back on track with what you really want to do in life. Life is too short and time is precious.

WHY DENTAL DREAMS MATTER

Our dreams are a reflection of our subconscious and our deep down desires and fears. By learning about what our dreams mean, we can discover what can make us truly happy and peaceful. Dreams are usually metaphors for our current state of emotional health and our feelings. But don’t worry. Just because you have a scary tooth dream doesn’t mean you have to rush to the dentist. However, if you are ever concerned that there is something wrong with your teeth in real life, definitely make a dental appointment. Remember that persistent pain or sensitivity should always be addressed by a dental professional. Even if everything “feels” good, it’s still important to get regular dental checkups so that if there are any issues, your pearly whites can be treated before it becomes a big problem and a real nightmare. Wishing you sweet dreams and healthy teeth!

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