Teething involves more than tender gums – it often comes with unexpected symptoms. As tiny teeth begin emerging, certain babies develop a runny nose or seem blocked up without an obvious cause. People tend to link nasal congestion with new teeth, yet is that connection real? Not every sniffle during this phase ties back to pearly whites breaking skin.

Young children sometimes dribble, have a soft cough, or seem blocked in the nose – so many think it’s the gums acting up. Truth is, being congested isn’t caused by teeth cutting through, although these things happen at once. We’ll look at how this idea spread, separate real issues from false ones, and check ways to help them sleep more easily on fussy nights.

The Teething Debate: Is Congestion a Direct Symptom?

Swollen gums plus a cranky infant messing up your rest? That runny noise might seem like one more issue …