Can teething cause high fever?

Please see a doctor right away. When my son had a high fever, we assumed it was due to his molars coming in, but it turned out to be a severe ear infection that required urgent care. High fever is never just teething, please get it checked.

A high fever is a signal from the body that it is fighting something. While we must remain calm and keep a positive atmosphere for the child, please take practical action and consult a doctor to heal whatever is causing this high temperature.

We just dealt with this last week with our baby. He had a 102 fever while teething, and our doctor confirmed it was actually a viral throat infection, not the teeth. Go get a proper diagnosis from your pediatrician, don't just wait for the tooth to come out.

From a clinical perspective, teething only causes a mild low-grade rise in temperature, usually under 100 degrees. A high fever is typically a sign of an infection, likely because the baby put a germ-ridden object in their mouth. Please take them to a clinic to be safe.

Oh dear, a high fever is really worrying for a little baby. Teething might make them slightly warm, but a high temperature is usually something else, maybe a viral bug. Please call your pediatrician immediately so you don't have to worry all night.