What does it mean if your fingernails fall off in a dream?

Answer 1

Teeth symbolize power or potency, reflected in common expressions such as "put some teeth into it," and "he's a toothless lion." Common dreams about losing teeth suggest feeling that one is feeling powerless. Alternatively, dreams are intimately connected with one's physical condition, so a dream about teeth could mean that a dental checkup is due.

You should go see your dentist

One theory is that dreams about your teeth reflect your anxieties about your appearance and how others perceive you. Sadly, we live in a world where appearance and attractiveness matter and your teeth help to convey that image. Teeth play an important role in the game of flirtation, whether it be flashing those pearly white, kissing or necking. Thus, such dreams may stem from a fear of rejection, sexual impotence or the consequences of getting old. Additionally, a dream research found that women in menopause have frequent dreams about teeth. This further points to teeth dreams as being related to getting older and/or feeling unattractive and less feminine. Teeth are an important feature to your attractiveness and how you are presented to others. Caring about how you look is natural and healthy.

Another rationalization for these falling teeth dreams may be rooted in your fear of being embarrassed or making a fool of yourself in some situation. These dreams are an over-exaggeration of your worries and anxieties. Perhaps the dream may be a result of you being unprepared for the task at hand.

Teeth are used to bite, tear, chew and gnaw. In this regard, teeth represent power. And the loss of teeth in your dream may be from a sense of powerlessness. Are you lacking power in some current situation? Perhaps you are having difficulties expressing yourself or getting your point across. You feel frustrated when your voice is not being heard. You may be experiencing feelings of inferiority and a lack of self-confidence in some situation or relationship in your life. This dream may be an indication that you need to be more assertive and believe in the value of your own opinion.

Traditionally, it was thought that dreaming that you did not have teeth, represent malnutrition which may be applicable to some dreamers.

Answer 2

It could mean that you are feeling defenseless and vulnerable. Your fingernails protect your fingertips from injury in countless ways, so your mind could be using this as a metaphor representing vulnerability. Fingernails also can be used in defending against attack, which suggests that your dream might refer to your feeling helpless to protect yourself against some sort of attack. This might be a verbal attack rather than a physical assault, as the fingers are used in communicating with keyboards and technology.

Answer 3

There is no definitive meaning about dreaming your nails are teeth. You could possibly find a book dedicated to dream interpretations.

Answer 4

Absolutely nothing.