In general, dreams about losing one’s teeth are common and suggest the dreamer feels powerless or out of control in a real life situation. Here are some more meanings for dreams about teeth: To dream of loose teeth is a warning of untrustworthy friends.

If your teeth fell out or you spit them out, you are anxious about money.

To dream of having a tooth pulled or removed suggests that you have lost, or are worried about losing, someone who has been important to you.

To dream of brushing your teeth represents the clearance of obstacles which have been holding you back.

If you dream of having/seeing wooden teeth, you are feeling apathetic and emotionless. You may be behaving automatically and just going along with the flow. Or you may be acting out without fully thinking things through.

If you dream of having gray or rotting teeth, this may be a sign of health problems – see your doctor.

To dream of getting a cavity in your tooth is sometimes a warning that your health is at risk.

The other possible meaning is, you have uttered some false or mean words and those words are coming back to haunt you.

A dream of having broken or unusually worn-down teeth symbolizes the breakdown of an important relationship To dream of bleaching your teeth indicates a desire to get over bad habits and issues that have been making you unhealthy.

It’s also a common dream to have when recovering from an illness.

To dream of having very white and/or even teeth forecasts happiness and prosperity.

If you dream of biting someone, or being bitten by a person or animal, you are engaged in a power struggle with someone.

To dream of having something stuck in your teeth – or picking your teeth – is a warning of false friends in your close circle.

To dream of fangs – whether it was you or someone else who had them – indicates that you have said some words that have been hurtful to others.

Also see “Dentures.”