The idea of death is still present, but the interpretation focuses now more about the dreamer’s concern over her own death and lack of control over the process of aging.

More recently, a more symbolic interpretation is preferred to present losing teeth in dreams as a representation of the dreamer’s fear of aging.

This meaning associated with the loss of a tooth or teeth in a dream is held in various traditions, including traditional Chinese and some native American dream interpretations. Until the end of the 20th century, it was common to interpret losing teeth in dreams as a sign of the future death of a family member. Common interpretations of losing teeth in dreams: Death and fear of aging.The article states that people who are dreaming often of losing teeth “are significantly more anxious and depressed, had lower ego strength, were less satisfied with their lives (…).” In “ The Loss of Teeth in Dreams: An Empirical Investigation” (in Psychological Reports), the analyst compares the personality profile of people who have recurring dreams about losing teeth with some who have recurring dreams about flying.

Dreams about losing teeth also tend to point to feelings of helplessness and lack of control over one’s life circumstances. Dreams about losing teeth reveal anxietyĪccording to recent studies in dream interpretation, dreaming about losing your teeth is an indicator of anxiety and, possibly, depressive states.

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