Young children have no frame of reference for what’s an acceptable amount of discomfort. Some kids just try to cope and won’t speak up on their own. Your child might be experiencing discomfort or pain if you notice the following:
Excessive touching or cupping of their face and teeth.
Defensive or scared to let others near their face and teeth.
Swelling, redness or discolouration of the gums, cheeks and teeth.
Some children run a fever if they have a toothache.
Avoiding hot and cold foods and drinks
Avoiding chewy or hard foods like raw veggies and chunks of meat.
Only chewing on one side of their mouth.
Children often become irritable and glum if they’re experiencing dental pain.