Teeth falling out is one of the most common dreams in the world. Teeth are strength, appearance, confidence and the ability to bite into life. Losing them speaks of losing control, of ageing or of fear of how others see you.
When the dream feels light
Healthy, beautiful teeth speak of confidence, vitality and good self-esteem.
When the dream feels dark
Teeth falling, breaking or rotting point to anxiety, loss of control, fear of ageing or words you did not say.
Ask yourself
Where do I fear losing my strength or my image?
Correspondences
- Archetype
- The Mask — The face you show the world, useful but not the whole truth.
- Element
- Earth — body, matter and the real
- Planet
- Saturn
- Tarot card
- Five of Swords
- Alchemical stage
- Nigredo, the Blackening
Fear of losing face, power or time. Ask what you are afraid to lose, and what is only changing.
Words that call this sign
teeth, tooth
Related signs
The Dog · Snow · The Mirror · Hair · The Face · The Friend · The Tower · The School
The card of this dream
Five of Swords. A hollow victory, a conflict that leaves everyone poorer. A smirking man collects swords while two defeated figures walk away toward the sea. It is conflict won at a cost: a hollow victory, humiliation, betrayal.