Fever while teething

Fever or diarrhea are very often accompanying symptoms of tooth eruption. However, they are not caused by the teeth themselves. The body of the little ones is very weakened during this time and therefore more susceptible to infections.

Viruses then have an easy time and can settle in the body. This is how the fever develops. The feverish baby should receive sufficient food, drink and bed rest.

For this purpose, the (bed) linen should be changed several times a day. Fever-lowering measures should only be used from a body temperature of 39°Celsius. Here, compresses and wraps have proven to be effective household remedies.

If you want to use stronger remedies, you can use paracetamol suppositories or antipyretic drops and juices. However, this should only be done according to the doctor’s instructions. It is important to know that only one symptom is treated, but not the cause itself. If the fever persists for a longer period of time, a visit to the doctor cannot be avoided!

Gum inflammation

When the molar tooth breaks through, the gums can swell, redden and often become inflamed.This is because bacteria migrate into the pocket between the erupting tooth and the gum and cause inflammation there. The inflammation can be relieved by applying unsweetened chamomile tea or a cooled teething ring. If there is no improvement, a visit to a doctor is recommended.

Bad breath when teething

While the baby is teething and the molar is erupting, the parents often notice an unpleasant bad breath of the baby. This is due to the fact that the baby may have pain when eating certain foods and thus change his or her eating habits. The composition of the saliva changes and the saliva production is stimulated. More saliva can absorb more bacteria and these produce breakdown and metabolic products that can cause the unpleasant smell. Important for a healthy oral cavity is regular brushing of the teeth that are breaking through.