Have you ever had a dream like this: In the dream, you try desperately to open your mouth and speak, only to realize that gum is stuck in your teeth. You reach in with your fingers to pull it out, but the more you pull, the longer it stretches—like an endless rubber band. Soon it’s…

Teeth dreams are often synonymous with anxiety, but not all of them feel like a nightmare. While most teeth dreams involve a sense of panic, dreaming of losing them without any pain at all suggests a very different psychological state—one of transition and quiet acceptance. Dream: My Teeth Fell Out But It Didn’t Hurt In…