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Why does teething affect the immune system?

I've read everywhere that teething affects a baby's immune system, making them far more vulnerable to infections. Can anyone tell me why that is? Could you please cite some kind of source of your information as well, only there seems to be a lot of hearsay about this!

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1. cause the gums get inflammed the teeth brake through and the inflamation causes fever
2. It's the fact that stress affects the immune system. Teething is just another stressor on the baby.
3. I never knew it did. But if you are interested, here is a website about Vitamin C and its role in immunity: http://www.vitaminexpress.com/article.php/content/immunity.php Perhaps you can speak to your doctor and see about vitamin C drops for your baby. Good luck. Enjoy your little one.
4. Parents’ personal experiences and stories continue to confirm my theories about the relationship between the teething process and a wide range of physical and emotional symptoms – fevers, drooling, headaches, diarrhea, vomiting, diaper rash, nightmares, sleeplessness, hyperactivity, trouble concentrating, teeth grinding, irrational, irritable or rhythmic behavior, fatigue, fears, anxiety, croup, depression, ear and/or throat problems, sinus congestion, a runny nose or even a cough. Clearly in the weeks, and sometimes months, preceding the eruption of a tooth, many infants and children experience a weakening of the immune system. ...