In Alice: Madness Returns why is she collecting teeth and using it as money?

Question

I'm constantly questioning why she collects teeth? I understand it's used as money to up grade weapons but why does it have to be teeth? Why can't it be regular dollars or coins? I have no problem with the teeth I just gotta know the reasoning behind it.

Answer 1

The main reason for that is that theet have an important role in human mind's unconscious symbology; losing one's theet is a very common event in dreams, which can represent a loss of stability and mind's power, and that's exactly what is happening to Alice in the game. Therefore, recollecting theet symbolizes the attempt to regain control and order in Alice's mind. To learn more, you can read here: http://www.teethfallingoutdream.org/dream-about-teeth-falling-out/