“Toothy” signs: folk beliefs associated with teeth

14.09.2017

Of course, we are all modern people and believe in common sense, and not in signs and rituals. However, it is very interesting to get acquainted with various folk beliefs regarding all sorts of dental issues. A lot of such beliefs have survived to our time, which is not surprising, because often people who performed the role of dentists also participated in all sorts of magical rituals. Therefore, a truly sacred role was given to teeth; many interesting and unusual signs were dedicated to them. Today we will briefly describe some of the most popular and famous among them.

Sign about baby teeth

The location of teeth and their condition have been paid attention since childhood. There are many popular beliefs regarding baby teeth. They could predict the fate of the child and his family. For example, if the first-born’s upper jaw incisors appeared first, then soon another baby would appear in the family.

In ancient times, people were afraid of children who were born with teeth. This sign was considered the mark of the devil. A child with teeth (especially fangs) was considered a servant of dark forces.

Interesting signs about baby teeth are associated with their loss. Almost everyone knows the sign that a lost tooth should be given to the mouse. Parting with first molars is a special ritual, so you can’t just throw them away.

In European countries, children leave their baby teeth to the tooth fairy. According to the sign, she was supposed to leave a ransom for them - a coin or a treat.

In England and Germany, children's baby teeth are disposed of in a special way - they are sprinkled with salt and burned. In these countries, it is not customary to throw away baby teeth. It is believed that by doing this, parents bring illness and early death to the baby. After all, sorcerers and dark magicians often use human biological material (hair, nails, blood), including teeth, in their rituals.

An unusual ritual with baby teeth was also performed in Rus'. The child’s parents held the fallen incisor in their palms and turned their backs to the stove with a request to replace the fallen tooth with a healthy molar. After this, the lost tooth was thrown into the flame of the stove over the shoulder. The ancestors were attentive to this ritual and tried to carry it out without fail. Otherwise, in place of the fallen element, the child could grow a crooked and sharp tooth.

Modern parents keep their child's first teeth that fall out. Although esotericists consider these actions not entirely correct. They believe that if you do not get rid of the milky elements, the radical ones will appear late or will not appear at all. The same applies to a child licking a wound after a fallen incisor.

Modern parents donate their child's baby teeth to a stem cell bank. If the teeth serve the benefit of another, the child will be rewarded by fate. Stem cells obtained from teeth are used to treat numerous diseases: from pathologies of the visual system to complex fractures

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Signs for health in Water Baptism

To get rid of diseases, attract good health and wash away sins, you need to plunge into the ice hole (Jordan).

For youth, health and beauty, on the day of Holy Epiphany you should “wash yourself” with snow. First you need to melt it. Wash yourself with the words:

“Water from the sky will fix everything, and will add beauty to my white face and health. In the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Amen".

Also, for healing, you can take water into the bath, adding one glass of holy water to it. If you have a cross on your body, you can put it on the bottom of the bathtub. Take a bath and then it is advisable not to dry yourself with a towel.

Gap between teeth

The sign associated with a gap between the teeth has both a positive and negative interpretation. Let's take a closer look at the interpretations of if for each specific case.

Positive interpretations of the sign about the gap:

1. A person with the appearance feature in question has a cheerful and cheerful character. It is believed that he will achieve great success in life, will be rich and popular.
2. The gap between the teeth is a symbol of artistic and creative abilities. For men, a gap between the teeth is interpreted as perkiness and charm, while for women it is interpreted as sexuality and romance.
3. The gap between the front incisors is a symbol of a sensitive nature that knows how to enjoy life and bring joy to other people.

Among the negative interpretations of a gap between teeth, one should note the individual’s susceptibility to bad influence and weak willpower. Other bad interpretations of signs:

• stupidity;
• irresponsibility;
• frivolity;
• desire for carnal pleasures.

Zoroastrians are especially wary of omens. According to their interpretation, a gap between teeth is a sign of heavy ancestral karma.

How to neutralize a bad omen

An omen stops working when you don't believe in it. But since each of us grew up with folk beliefs, signs associated with teeth are ingrained in our subconscious. Therefore, many people expect negative changes when they experience pain or teeth cutting, reinforcing the negative attitude. You can neutralize bad remens using the following tips:

• Get more attention to your health, take care of your teeth and maintain good hygiene;
• In case of unpleasant symptoms announcing negative changes, refrain from starting great affairs and interests, do not contain important agreements, do not invest money in dubious projects, do not contain new acquaintances;
• Ask for forgiveness from those you have not offended. If the offended person does not want to contact us, we apologize to write. The key is that forgiveness must come from the heart. Heartfelt repentance cleanses and strengthens your energy field;
• Personalize with people with whom you have conflicts. Smooth sharp edges, think about the situation, don't get into a quarrel, go into confrontation. If you cannot restore the relationship, it is better to move away from the source of the aggression;
• Pray to the church for your deceased relatives and friends, celebrate your memory.

No one should get close because they were created at a time when people lived under different conditions. Most of our compatriots suffer from tooth decay; children depend on sugar from an early age, which leads to premature tooth decay. If you have a broken tooth, it is advice that you should visit the dental office and have your teeth cleaned.

Signs about wisdom teeth

Wisdom teeth are the last elements to appear in a person’s mouth. Their eruption on the surface of the gums is associated with serious life changes. In ancient times, it was believed that the longer and more painful the tooth erupts, the more pleasant and significant the changes will be. Those who suffer with wisdom teeth will be guided in love and in professional activities.

The sign of wisdom teeth has a special interpretation for pregnant women. It is believed that if a figure eight appears during pregnancy, the child will be born very smart and gifted. Losing or coloring the figure eight during pregnancy is a bad sign. The newborn baby will create a lot of trouble for the mother both in childhood and in adulthood.

If a tooth comes out while preparing for a wedding, then this is a bad sign. The bride or groom needs to take a closer look at the chosen one. There is a great risk that a partner ties himself to marriage due to mercantile considerations.

The omen is poorly interpreted if the number eight is removed. It symbolizes the absence of the protection of the Higher Powers. You must ask the doctor who will remove the tooth to return it. Eights are kept at home throughout life or carried with you as a talisman.

In the old days, parents used the eights they rolled to pass on life experience to younger generations. For example, mothers would place a figure eight under their daughter's pillow after the girl got her period. By these actions, the parent protected the child from mistakes in communication and relationships with the opposite sex. The father had to do the same actions after his son started using the razor.

In the old days, it was believed that a person who had all his wisdom teeth erupted had powerful family protection. Therefore, the diseased elements were not treated; they tried to preserve them until the last. Those who did not have eights were considered sinners. It was believed that they had to pay for their generational sins.

Of particular importance is the sign of the fifth wisdom tooth, which appears in extremely rare cases. The fifth wisdom tooth is a symbol of a powerful generational curse. According to another interpretation, such people were carriers of an important mission and appeared on earth for a specific purpose.

There is some truth in every story

For example, that teething may be difficult. In such cases, the gums swell and are injured by the teeth that are nearby. The part that is located above the tooth that has not yet erupted (the hood) can accumulate pus. If this occurs in the lower jaw, the inflammation may affect the muscles that close the mouth. And then you won’t be able to open your mouth wide.

What to do in this case? Close your mouth and run to the dentist. Otherwise, if left too long, the wisdom tooth can cause fever, problems with swallowing, and muscle inflammation.

What can the doctor do? First, the dentist will administer anesthesia, then excise the area of ​​gum above the tooth that is poorly erupting. This will ensure the drainage of pus and help the tooth emerge faster. After this, the dentist will prescribe antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs. And if everything happens again, then the tooth must be removed.

Signs about lost teeth

A lost tooth symbolizes a serious illness. This sign is not a simple folk superstition. It is also confirmed from a medical point of view. After all, sudden loss of teeth is a symptom of serious problems in the body.

Seeing a tooth falling out in a dream means the death of a loved one. The dream also symbolizes possible damage or a curse that was induced using a powerful black ritual (especially if a fang was lost). Losing incisors in a dream means serious quarrels with friends or relatives, as well as separation from a loved one.

The sign of a lost tooth in adults has only negative interpretations. Among them:

• presence of holes in the aura;
• quick divorce;
• betrayal of a loved one;
• loss of money;
• the presence of an energy vampire among good acquaintances and friends.

Why do teeth hurt?

Think about what could be causing this condition. Perhaps this is poor hygiene or excessive consumption of sweet foods. If there is no visible problem, higher powers warn of impending changes.

Without a reason

The belief portends unexpected luck. If the black streak drags on, it will end soon. Coming soon:

• promotion up the career ladder;
• the partner will reciprocate;
• the project will begin to make a profit;
• entry into inheritance;
• winnings in gambling.

Toothache warns a pregnant woman that she will have a son.

People who provoke conflict situations should think about whether they are too actively interfering in other people's affairs. After all, evil is punishable and will definitely return as a boomerang.

If your tooth hurts due to injury, beware of betrayal from loved ones.

In a dream

Higher powers warn of a coming period of testing. Difficulties can occur in any area - in family relationships, finances and at work. How quickly the difficult stage ends - it all depends on the actions of the person himself. Finding a tooth in a dream is a sign that promises losses, major financial losses.

Signs about a sick and broken tooth

The sign of a chipped tooth also does not bode well. It symbolizes the loss of a loved one or friend. Basic signs about element failure:

• chipped incisor - to diseases, health problems;
• chipping a molar or figure eight is a symbol of retribution for previous sins;
• breaking fangs - to damage and the evil eye.

In such cases, it is better to turn to professional magicians and healers. You can independently neutralize the negative interpretation of a sign, but the results of such actions will not always be effective.

Pregnant women can determine the gender of their unborn child by looking at their chipped teeth. If the jaw is damaged from below, then we should expect the appearance of an heir. A broken tooth on top means the birth of a daughter.

Since the time of our ancestors, a special ritual has been known
about what to do with a tooth fragment . It is best to bury the fragment in the ground. To do this, choose a sparsely populated place. City residents can bury the fragment in a flower pot. These actions will help protect yourself from negative energy.

When do the first teeth start to fall out?

Children's baby teeth are replaced by permanent incisors and molars. The first tooth falls out at 6-7 years of age, but the timing may vary depending on the development of the jaw apparatus and the health of the child’s oral organs (we recommend reading: in what order do children lose their baby teeth?). Mammary units are formed in the womb, and the permanent bite is formed after the baby is born. The timing of the change will depend on the growth rate of the tooth buds. The sequence of drops is the same for everyone:

• sixth teeth grow (they are not baby teeth);
• the lower and then the upper incisors become loose;
• first and second premolars fall out;
• fangs change;
• Wisdom teeth begin to grow at 10-25 years of age, sometimes remaining impacted.

Children receive a permanent bite by the age of 14. Parents have enough time to decide where to put their lost teeth.

Signs about toothache

Unpleasant sensations in the jaw appear in people who often commit rash acts. They warn of a possible deterioration in relationships with loved ones.

A chipped tooth in a fight is a symbol of the loss of a guardian angel. A person who has had a section of his jaw knocked out or broken needs to think about his actions and change his behavior.

General interpretation of signs

Signs about wisdom teeth are interesting and ambiguous. They can promise both illness and pleasant acquaintances. When the G8 suddenly appears, people sometimes say: “a family misfortune has erupted.” If something bothers an adult, it warns of impending trouble. The tooth has grown healthy, does not hurt - there is nothing to fear.

If a small piece of a wisdom tooth has broken off, it is not recommended to store it, otherwise you may attract trouble. Erupted teeth constantly hurt, gums become inflamed - a person faces a serious illness.

On a note! Scientists have recognized the wisdom tooth as an atavism. “Eights” were needed by primitive man to chew tough food. Over the millennia, the shape of the jaws and skull has changed somewhat, but additional teeth continue to grow.