Indications
Teething does not start suddenly in a baby; in fact, the teeth that break through the jawbone usually begin to emerge one to two months before they emerge from the jawbone. Typical signs are strong pressure and pain, which can be very distressing for the baby. In this context, parents report very restless children who often cry and cannot sleep or only insufficiently sleep for nights on end.
In addition, the core body temperature of many teething babies increases and they develop a fever. The gums can swell and be extremely sensitive in the areas where a milk tooth breaks through. Sometimes the cheeks and the skin around the mouth can also become slightly reddened, which often makes one think of a rash.
Associated symptoms
Babies start to have their first teeth at about 6 months of age on average. Breaking through the teeth is a slow and often unpleasant process for the baby. In most cases, typical side effects can be observed.
When babies start to have teeth, red cheeks and swollen gums can occur as the new teeth make space in the jaw. This increases the blood circulation locally. Diarrhea and high temperature are often associated with teething, as the pain of teething is stressful for the baby’s body.
The pain also leads to restless nights and impulsive, intense crying. Furthermore, there may be increased salivation and babies tend to put objects and their own fingers in their mouth more often. Furthermore, the babies show reduced appetite and are very restless from the general condition.
It can also happen that the child rubs his ear or cheek on the side where the tooth erupted. Some children show all the typical symptoms and suffer significantly over the period of the tooth. Other children, however, do not seem to notice this.
The red cheeks are a typical symptom of the baby’s teeth. On the one hand, they can be attributed to the child’s averagely elevated temperature during teething. The reason for this, however, is mostly due to infections that could break out due to the weakened immune system.
On the other hand, there is an increased blood circulation of the oral mucosa. Swelling and redness develop. The developing milk teeth have to make their way through the jaw and through the mucous membrane.
The mucous membrane is squeezed in the process. This can be very unpleasant for the baby. The breakthrough of the tooth through the mucous membrane is therefore the actual process causing pain.
In addition, bleeding can also occur. The pain of the baby often manifests itself in impulsive, intense crying and restless nights. Superficial ointments and creams are recommended for the night, which can numb the oral mucosa locally and relieve the pain.
In order to avoid prolonged sleepless nights, paracetamol suppositories can be administered if necessary to relieve pain. However, this should be discussed with the pediatrician in advance.A typical side effect during teething is an increased temperature of the baby. This is often accompanied by strongly reddened cheeks.
The reason for this is the baby’s temporarily weakened immune system. This means that it is not primarily the baby’s new teeth that are the cause of the fever, but an infection that has now broken out. Since the immune system is weakened during the beginning of the tooth, the children are more susceptible to infections.
Diarrhea often occurs together with the fever. However, the fever usually goes down again after a short time. If this is not the case, a pediatrician must be consulted.
It is important to know that many different symptoms can occur during teething. From fever and diarrhea to skin rashes and a very sore bottom. However, not every disease can be traced back to the new erupting teeth.
You should not be afraid to see a pediatrician if you feel that your baby is sick.
- Fever while teething
Diarrhea often occurs as a side effect of teething babies. However, these diarrhoea has nothing to do with the coming teeth.
From the quarter of a month of life onwards, the mother’s protection diminishes and the baby’s immune system still has to develop. This is why it is weakened at the time of teething and the baby is particularly susceptible to infections. These often lead to diarrhoea, fever and loss of appetite.
It can take up to four weeks until the intestines have recovered. In this phase it is very important that the babies drink a lot. Infants who are still being breastfed can continue to be breastfed.
Older children should also drink a lot. They should also eat a light diet. This includes grated apple, rusk or crushed banana.
It is important to avoid fatty foods. If the baby’s diarrhea is accompanied by loss of appetite, unwillingness to drink, vomiting or laziness, a doctor must be consulted urgently. Further warnings in breastfed babies are a white color of the stool or blood components.
A diarrhea that occurs at the time of teething due to infection is not untypical. However, in the case of the above-mentioned warnings or long-lasting diarrhoea, the child must undergo a medical examination. and diarrhoea in the infant skin rashes in the true sense of the word are not typical side effects of teething in the baby.
Teething babies often develop fever and diarrhea. This physical stress caused by the fever and diarrhoea can lead to skin rashes. However, a rash on several parts of the body is untypical.
Red cheeks are an increasing symptom. This is completely normal. If the baby shows loss of appetite, fatigue and unwillingness to drink in addition to the rash, it is recommended to consult a doctor.
A skin rash is generally not typical for teething. The causes can be allergies, drug intolerances or infections. An examination by the treating pediatrician can clarify the cause of the rash.
A sore bottom in a teething baby is a frequently occurring phenomenon. One cause can be increasing moisture in the diaper. This moisture can be caused by increased temperature.
Furthermore, diarrhoea can cause damage to the skin in the diaper. It is not uncommon for parents to notice a slight to moderate bad breath in the baby while teething. This is due to the inflamed and swollen gums that accompany the teeth.
Usually, however, this bad breath lasts only for a short time. If it is a persistent bad breath, the cause is usually different. Initially, adequate oral hygiene of the baby is essential.
Regular brushing of the new small teeth is essential for a healthy oral cavity. The reason for persistent bad breath could be the palatal or pharyngeal tonsils. If these are swollen or irritated, the baby prefers to breathe through the mouth.
This results in a very dry mouth and halitosis can occur. In any case, if bad breath persists, a pediatrician should be consulted. When the teeth break through, they make their way through the mucous membrane of the alveolar ridge.
The gums are bruised and often swell up. At the swollen places a higher blood circulation automatically develops, because the body tries to bring more cells to the place of the swelling via the blood. If the tooth breaks through the mucous membrane, small bleedings can occur.These are completely normal and usually do not last long.