Symptoms include fever and swelling of the gums may be common in children and is usually caused by a few basic reason. Recognize them and provide the correct intervention, your child can help you to relax.
Possible Causes:
- Teething: Especially for babies, a mild fever and swelling of the gums during the teething period is common.
- Infections: Tooth or gum infections (eg, tooth abscess), swelling and may cause fever.
- Mouth sores or trauma: These symptoms also can trigger trauma or injury to the mouth of the child.
- Gingivitis (Gum Inflammation): Usually caused by lack of Hygiene and gum inflammations, swelling, redness, or even may cause a fire.
What Should Be Done?
- Dental Visits: Oral infection or any other health problem in doubt, a dentist should be consulted.
- Hygiene Is Ensured: Regular brushing and flossing, can help prevent infections.
- Cold Compress: To reduce swelling, a cold compress can be applied to the child's gums mild.
- Antipyretic Drugs: If the fever is high, a doctor with the recommendation of an appropriate antipyretic may be used.
If these symptoms persist for a long time, the infection or inflammation of the gums can be of a more serious problem, considering that professional help should be taken.
