Every baby is born without teeth, and as the baby continues to grow and develop, teeth will gradually grow out. Due to the different physical conditions of each baby, some babies may experience symptoms such as fever during tooth growth and replacement. So what should I do if a child has teeth and a fever?
During infancy and early childhood, children have poor physical resistance and are easily susceptible to adverse factors that can lead to illness. During the period of tooth growth in children, the area where the teeth grow is relatively weak and easily damaged by external stimuli. Once damaged, it is prone to inflammation, which can easily lead to fever during the tooth replacement stage. This fever is not too severe and is generally below 38 degrees Celsius.
If the baby has a fever during teething and the fever is severe, the mother should pay attention and promptly reduce the fever to avoid severe fever that may affect the baby's health. When a baby has a fever during teething, the mother should pay attention to the baby's hygiene, especially oral hygiene, to avoid bacterial infections that can worsen inflammation in the baby's mouth.
During the period of teething, babies may experience itching in their gums, which can lead to them stuffing things into their mouths. At this time, mothers should pay special attention to taking care of their babies to prevent them from biting hard objects and causing oral injuries, which can easily be invaded by bacteria and cause fever. During the period when the baby has a fever, the mother should pay attention to feeding the baby more water and, if necessary, physically cool down.
