Many toddlers have no signs of discomfort and don't complain of pain when their molars come in. For others, the pain may be worse because molars are bigger than other teeth. Some children may complain of headaches too.
How do you know if 2 year molars are coming in?
Symptoms
- Your child may be drooling more than usual.
- They might be unusually irritable.
- Your child may be chewing on their fingers, clothing, or toys.
- They might have a consistent low-grade temperature of about 99 degrees F.
- If you're able to get a look - they have red gums at the eruption zone.
- Interrupted sleep.
Are two year molars painful?
Since these molars are so large, they tend to be painful, causing symptoms such as gum irritation, irritability, and drooling in your child. This pain can cause the most well-behaved child to become irritable and difficult.
