Duration of the fever
The complaints associated with teething can last from a few days to two weeks. During this period, symptoms such as whining or crying are normal, and diarrhoea can also occur due to the stress of the teeth. Since elevated temperatures and fever should not be attributed to teething, care should be taken when the baby’s body temperature increases and attention should be paid to other symptoms.
Elevated temperatures can be observed for somewhat longer. However, fever – i.e. temperatures above 38 degrees Celsius – that lasts longer than one day should be clarified by a doctor, as it is usually not teething that causes the temperature, but an infection – such as an inflammation of the middle ear or a cold. There are other indications that can be observed and should lead to a visit to the doctor. These include for example
- A changed drinking behaviour,
- A gray skin color,
- Repeated vomiting,
- Diarrhea or
- A strong and unusual tiredness (lethargy).
- Fever suppositories (for babies and children)
Which teeth have a particularly high fever?
Teeth alone do not cause fever.Therefore there is generally no connection between the level of fever and the place where the tooth breaks out. Since the chewing urge is stimulated by teething and babies tend to put things in their mouth, it is possible that infection is more likely to occur when molars break through, as objects are put further into the mouth. Does your baby’s molar break through? You can find everything you need to know about this topic here:
- Teeth of the baby’s molar
