Dreaming of
Teeth

Miller considered healthy white teeth in a dream a sign of wellbeing and self-confidence. Teeth falling out — toward unpleasant news, illness, or the loss of someone close. Losing one tooth — toward anxiety. Losing all teeth — toward serious change. Treating teeth in a dream — toward the need to resolve a long-postponed problem in real life.

Vanga interpreted teeth as a symbol of the vital force of the family line. Beautiful strong teeth — toward the health and prosperity of the entire family. A tooth falling out with blood — toward the loss of a relative. A tooth falling out without blood — toward the loss of an acquaintance or distant relative. A tooth pulled out — toward a voluntary renunciation of something important. A golden tooth — toward wealth and good fortune.

Freud linked dreams of teeth to anxiety about sexuality and bodily integrity. Tooth loss — the classic symbol of castration anxiety (fear of losing strength and attractiveness). For women the same dream signifies fear of pregnancy or bodily change. Strong teeth in a dream speak of confidence in one's own attractiveness.

Nostradamus linked teeth to social standing and reputation. Strong teeth — toward authority and respect. A broken tooth — toward a blow to one's reputation or the loss of status. Knocked-out teeth — toward a violent change in circumstances. New teeth growing in place of the fallen ones — toward renewal and restoration after a loss.

Hasse regarded teeth as a symbol of the ability to 'bite' — to defend oneself and stand one's ground. Healthy sharp teeth — toward strength and the ability to stand up for oneself. Loose teeth — toward instability and doubts about the rightness of one's positions. Snow-white teeth — toward success in matters where first impressions count.

According to Tsvetkov, seeing one's own teeth — toward reflections on health. Treating a tooth — toward concerns that will bring relief. Knocking out an opponent's tooth — toward victory in an argument. False teeth — toward lies or insincerity in the immediate circle. Childhood milk teeth in the dream of an adult — toward nostalgia and the wish to return to the past.