1. Introduction: "The Mouth is the House, Teeth are the Inhabitants" In the science of dream interpretation, teeth are not viewed as a monolithic block, but rather as a complex social structure reflecting the family tree with astonishing accuracy. Ibn Sirin established the foundational rule followed by Al-Nabulsi and Ibn Shaheen : the mouth represents the home, and the teeth represent the family members. Scholars divided the jaw into two main sections: Upper Jaw: Represents males from the father's side (agnates). Lower Jaw: Represents females from the mother's side (or women of the household). In this extensive article, we will dissect the mouth tooth by tooth, interpreting the fall of each based on its position, condition (with/without blood), and final resting place. 2. Detailed Anatomy: What Does Each Tooth's Fall Mean? Here is the precise breakdown of whom each tooth represents upon falling, according to the consensus of the three scholars: First: The Central Incisors (Thanaya) These are the facade; their fall is the most prominent event. Upper Right Central: Symbolizes the Father . Its fall may mean the father's absence (death or distant travel) or a severe dispute with him. Upper Left Central: Symbolizes the Paternal Uncle . If none exists, it symbolizes two brothers or two sons acting in the place of the father/uncle. Lower Right Central: Symbolizes the Mother . Its fall is an omen of the mother's illness or estrangement from her. Lower Left Central: Symbolizes the Paternal Aunt or Maternal Aunt , often referring to the elder women of the family. Second: The Lateral Incisors (Ruba'iyat) Upper Laterals: Symbolize Male Cousins (Paternal). Falling means cutting off news about them or a dispute. Lower Laterals: Symbolize Female Cousins (Paternal or Maternal). Falling indicates a problem regarding a female relative. Third: The Canines (Symbol of Power and Sovereignty) The canine is the "Master of the Mouth." Upper Canine: Symbolizes the "Master of the Household" or the family elder relied upon for opinion and money. Falling: Means the loss of this master's influence, his illness, or death, leaving the house without protection/leadership. Lower Canine: Symbolizes the Matriarch or the woman managing the household affairs. Falling means the absence of a key pillar in family management. Fourth: The Premolars (Dhawahik) Located between canines and molars. Upper Premolars: Symbolize Maternal Uncles or their children. Lower Premolars: Symbolize Maternal Aunts or their daughters. Falling: Often points to matters regarding maternal relatives or young children who bring "laughter" (joy) to their parents. Fifth: The Molars (Adras) Molars symbolize stability and antiquity. Upper Molars: Symbolize Grandparents and the elders who are the "root" of the family. Lower Molars: Symbolize distant relatives or very young grandchildren (being the furthest back in the mouth). Falling Molar: Indicates the death of an elderly patient in the family or the loss of a grandparent. 3. Case Scenarios: Blood, Pain, and Absence Thereof Scholars (especially Al-Nabulsi and Ibn Shaheen) make a fundamental distinction between states of pain and blood: A. Falling Without Pain and Without Blood This is the best and most auspicious scenario: Longevity: If teeth fall one by one without pain, it means the dreamer will live long enough for their teeth to fall naturally in old age. Nullification of a Plot: It may indicate that a bad deed plotted against the dreamer has "fallen" and become ineffective without harming them. Change of State: Falling and being replaced implies a radical change in the dreamer's life. B. Falling With Pain Pain in a dream is disliked and signifies calamity: Loss of Wealth: Falling with pain may indicate the forced loss of valuable household items. Illness: Pain symbolizes illness befalling the relative represented by the tooth. Dispute: Pain represents hurtful words and problems preceding estrangement. C. Falling With Blood Blood often spoils the vision or turns it into a severe warning: Severing Kinship Ties: Blood exiting means a "wound" in relationships. Falling here is not death as much as it is estrangement and abandonment. Financial Sin: Ibn Shaheen views blood with falling as cutting off money for non-pious reasons or paying money while hating to do so. Obstruction of Matters: If the dreamer intends something (marriage, trade) and the tooth falls with blood, that matter will be corrupted. 4. Geography of the Fall: Where Did the Tooth Land? Al-Nabulsi emphasizes that the "location of the fall" is more important than the fall itself. 1. Falling into the Hand (Good & Benefit) For the Debtor: Repayment of debt. For the Quarreler: Reconciliation with the relative represented by the tooth. Wealth: The hand is the vessel of earning; catching the tooth means saving money. Number: One tooth = one child or one profit. Many teeth = sudden wealth. 2. Falling into the Lap (Progeny) For Pregnant Women: A confirmed sign of a male newborn who will be significant. For Married Persons: Care for children or the arrival of a new grandchild. For Singles: Marriage (as the lap symbolizes embrace/family formation). 3. Falling on the Ground (Evil & Separation) Disliked by all scholars: Death: The ground is the abode of the dead. Falling and settling on the ground implies the death of the relative represented. Loss: Going into the earth without being seen is irreversible separation. 4. Falling and Picking Up (Recovery) If the tooth fell but the dreamer caught it or picked it up : This means God's mercy. A calamity was about to befall a relative, but it was averted, or the dreamer repaired a family problem before it reached the point of total estrangement. It may also imply repenting for bad words. 5. Falling and Getting Lost If teeth fell and the dreamer searched but couldn't find them: Indicates relatives moving away or traveling without return. May indicate the death of peers, leaving the dreamer alone. 5. Conclusion The dream of falling teeth is a familial and psychological "alarm bell." Precision in identifying "which tooth fell?" and "where did it land?" gives you the key to understanding the message. If in the Hand/Lap , expect provision and progeny. If with Blood/Pain , review your ties of kinship and finances. If on the Ground , increase charity and seeking forgiveness. As Ibn Sirin, Al-Nabulsi, and Ibn Shaheen agreed: The best teeth are those falling into your hand, and the worst are those buried in the dust.