I previously wrote about "typical dream themes" which seem to occur with some frequency across cultures; dreams of teeth falling out, breaking, or rotting is one of the most common dream themes, with ...

My teeth have fallen out at fancy dinners and in public restrooms. They’ve sprinkled from my mouth like enamel confetti before dates, important business meetings and major public speaking engagements.

Despite how unique our individual lives are, many of us share the same dreams at night. The most common dream themes include flying, falling, snakes, water and losing teeth. These aren’t coincidences.