Anjali Das Anjali Das Asked 5 months ago

Do molars cause fever?

My baby is currently cutting his molars and has developed a slight fever and is very cranky. Everyone is telling me it's because of the teeth. Do molars cause fever in babies or should I be worried about something else?

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Vijay Deshmukh Vijay Deshmukh Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago
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I completely panicked when my son got a mild fever while his molars were coming in. I thought it was a major infection, but our doctor reassured us that teething can cause a slight rise in body temperature. It is very normal, so don't worry too much.

Aman Preet Aman Preet Joined May 2026 5 months ago

My younger brother is teething and has a warm forehead today. Does teething cause a high fever as well, or is a mild temperature the only normal thing? I want to make sure we don't ignore an actual infection.

Suresh Iyer Suresh Iyer Joined Jan 2026 5 months ago

Molars pushing through can make babies very cranky and warm. Giving them a clean, cold damp cloth to chew on or a chilled silicone teether helps a lot with the gum pain. It is an old, practical way to soothe them naturally without giving too many medicines.

Sunita Verma Sunita Verma Joined Apr 2026 5 months ago

A slight temperature is common, but if the fever goes above 101 degrees, it is likely a cold or stomach bug, not just teething. Keep monitoring their temperature with a thermometer and keep them hydrated. That is the most sensible thing to do.

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Karan Malhotra Karan Malhotra Joined Feb 2026 5 months ago

My nephew went through this last month and was super fussy. It turned out to be just a mild teething temperature that went away in two days. Just keep them comfortable and let the molar come out naturally.

Deepa Kulkarni Deepa Kulkarni Joined Mar 2026 5 months ago

When my kid was teething, the pediatrician at Fortis told us that teething only causes a very mild rise in temperature, not a high fever. If the fever is high or lasts more than a day, you should consult your doctor clearly to check for any underlying infection.

Rohan Salvi Rohan Salvi Joined May 2026 5 months ago

Actually yaar, molars are big teeth, so they cause a lot of gum swelling and a thoda warm body. But if the kid is getting high fever or loose motions, then it is not teething, we should check with the doctor. Better to be careful.

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