Islamic Interpretation of Dreams (Ibn-i Sirin):
(1) Teeth in a dream represent oneâs identity, age, clan, a boy, a girl, his family, money, servants, domestic animals, employees, weapons, life, death, unity, separation, trusts, or savings.
In a dream, maleâs or femaleâs upper teeth represent the male members of oneâs family from the fatherâs side, and the teeth of the lower jaw represent the female members of oneâs family from the motherâs side.
The closer the teeth are to the incisor, the closer is the relative. Divided in two sections, the upper right incisor represents the father, and the upper left incisor represents the paternal uncle, or it could represent oneâs sisters, sons, or a close friend.
The upper canines represent oneâs cousin. or two friends who are as close as cousins.
The bicuspids represent oneâs uncles from the motherâs side and their children, while the molars represent the grandparents and the grand children.
The lower right incisor represents the mother, and the lower left incisor represents oneâs aunt from his fatherâs side, or they could represent two sisters, two daughters, or two close friends who have the same compassion, concern and love.
The lower canines represent oneâs female cousin from either the father or the motherâs side.
The lower canine tooth, or the eyetooth represents the sire of the house, or the landlord.
The upper and the lower molars also represent the furthest members of oneâs family, including the grandmother and her grand daughters.
If a tooth moves in its place in the dream, it means an illness.
If it falls, or if it is lost, then it means death of the person to whom it is attributed, or it could possibly mean that he will be separated from him and can no longer see him.
If one saves his lost tooth and does not bury it in the dream, it means that someone will come forth and be to him as good as that relative. Otherwise, ifhe does bury it, then it means the death of his relative.
(2)ln a dream, the human limbs also represent the members of his family, and whatever condition they portray in oneâs dream may become visible in the members of his family.
Similarly, whatever may affect oneâs teeth in a dream can be interpreted as affecting such family members.
If oneâs incisors look beautiful and bright in the dream, they denote the power, honor and prosperity his father or uncle will gain.
If extra incisors grow in oneâs mouth in a dream, it means that oneâs family will grow by either a new born brother or a new son.
Ifone finds his teeth slightly deteriorating in a dream, it means a trial, or that his family will engage in a disgraceful act that will bring him shame.
If one attempts to pull out his teeth in a dream, it means that he may spend his money unwillingly, pay a fine, or separate from his parents, thus cutting off his blood ties, or he may become untrue to his relatives.
If oneâs teeth turn yellow or black in a dream, such a dream also represents a disgraceful act that will bringshame upon oneâs family. Yellow teeth in a dream mean spendingmoney to restore oneâs reputation, or it could meanbeing knowledgeable in oneâs own esteem. Developing bad mouth odor in a dream represents bad connotations resulting from praises oneâs family may receive. Deteriorating teeth in a dream represent weakness in oneâs family.
If one sees people biting him in a dream, it means that he could have pretended something in public, though he fortunately restrained himself.
(31If oneâs mouth in a dream is interpreted to represent his household, then the teeth of the right side represent the boys, and those on the left side represent the girls. On the other hand, the teeth on the right side could represent the older generation, and the teeth on the left side could represent the younger generation.
The incisors represent the young men in the family, and the canines represent the young girls.
As to the molars, they represent elderly people.
If one loses a molar tooth in a dream, it means the death of an elderly person in his household.
(4lHuman teeth in a dream also represent oneâs business and management of his life.
In that case, the molars represent oneâs private life, the eyetooth represents what is semi-public, while the front incisors represent what is openly practiced, oneâs public character, words and deeds.
Ifone sees his teeth broken in a dream, it means that he pays his debts slowly. Long teeth in a dream mean enmity or a fight between members of oneâs household.
If one sees his teeth curved and deteriorating, and if one decides that it is better to pull them out in a dream, it means that he will escape from great adversities and dangers.
If oneâs teeth turn gold in a dream, they represent benefits for a teacher or a preacher. Otherwise, golden teeth for everyone else in a dream mean fire, illness, Candida, or an illness that is caused by oneâs bile.
If oneâs teeth become glass or wood in a dream, it means his death.
Ifthey turn silver in the dream, it means harm or losses.
If oneâs front teeth fall and new ones grow instead in the dream, they represent major changes in oneâs life.
Ifone sees himself forcefully pushing his tongue against his teeth in a dream, it means that he speaks ill of his own family, or it could mean problems in oneâs house.
If the crown or the enamel of oneâs eyetooth is damaged, or if it falls in a dream, it means the death of oneâs son.
(â)Teeth in a dream represent oneâs clan, close relatives, or distant cousins.
The molar teeth represent the male members and the incisors represent the female members. Unnecessarily pulling out oneâs teeth in a dream means paying a fine, losing oneâs capital, or severing relationship with members of oneâs family. Discovering one or two cavities in oneâs teeth in a dream means that one may beget one or two sons. Developing bad mouth odor in a dream means belittling someoneâs ideas, or it could mean a family dispute. Fallen teeth in a dream may denote that the husband and the wife sleep in separate beds, or it may mean poverty, or that one may die in a foreign land, or that the term of oneâs life span in this world may be extended.
If one pulls out his teeth and buries them in the dream, it means that his entire clan or family will die before him. Pulling out oneâs teeth in a dream also means exposing oneâs secrets. Losing a tooth in a dream may imply a punishment for a wrongdoing.
If one finds the teeth of his upperjaw and those ofthe lowerjaw intermixed in the dream, it means that the women control the men in his or family. Flossing oneâs teeth in a dream means dispersal of oneâs family, or loss of money and property.
If after flossing oneâs teeth some meat fiber remains stuck between the teeth in the dream, it means that he backbites his family members.
(8) Teeth in a dream also represent a pearl necklace, a grinder, or an army formation.
The right wing, the left wing and the front assault formation, or they could mean severingblood ties.
The incisorsmay represent the heart of a human being.
Teeth in oneâs pocket or in the palm of oneâs hand in a dream represent oneâs brothers.
If one has an incarcerated relative, and ifhe sees his teeth pulled out in a dream, it means the release of his relative from prison. Pulling out oneâs teeth in a dream could mean the return of a traveller to his homeland.
Tartar in a dream represents weaknesses in the family. Black or broken teeth in a dream mean sorrow caused by oneâs relatives. Wisdom teeth in a dream represent oneâs followers, while the incisors and the canines represent his wealth, adornment, pride, or child.
The changing of their color into yellow or black in a dream mean changes in oneâs life.
If oneâs teeth turn into iron in a dream, they mean strength. Losing oneâs teeth in a dream also could mean losingoneâsjob. Pulling out oneâs teeth in a dream so that no one can see them means infertility, or loss of oneâs business, loss of oneâs savings, a bad relationship with oneâs family, an evil act toward oneâs family, or it could mean that he will try to sustain his business through a loan, then suffer from bankruptcy. Having a bad tooth in wakefulness and pulling it out in a dream means trying to comfort or appease a difficult person whose hurtfulness will eventually cease. Replacing a tooth with a bridge in a dream means recovering losses, or balancing oneâs business. Having an extra tooth in a dream means losing one in wakefulness.
(Also see Body]; Pain; Teeth)