What are the Signs of Teething?

Teething is the emergence of the first set of teeth; they develop during the embryonic stage but emerge and become visible during childhood, about 3 and 12 months. Surprisingly, these symptoms will appear small teeth usually appear two or three months before.

The appearance of the first teeth usually generates some discomfort in babies, upset to be recognized by parents as symptoms of teething.

Recognizing the symptoms of teething, help parents to take actions that may help relieve your baby's discomfort generated by the eruption of the first baby teeth.

The main symptoms of teething are:

  • The baby begins to drool more than usual, but not always a sign of teething.
  • Constantly putting fingers or fists in the mouth, babies like to chew things.
  • Sleep Problem
  • Refusing food
  • An area of inflamed or swollen gums.
  • The baby tends to be more restless and irritable

It is important to know that teething does not cause high fever or diarrhea, if the baby in mind these changes, contact your pediatrician.

If your baby remains very irritable, do not hesitate to go to consultation with the pediatrician.