What's typical?

Many babies start teething around 6 months of age. Others start teething a few months later. The two bottom front teeth called the lower central incisors are often the first to appear. The two top front teeth called upper central incisors usually come in next.

Often, teething doesn't cause symptoms. But teething babies can have symptoms such as:

• Drooling more than usual.
• Chewing on objects.
• Acting cranky.
• Having sore or tender gums.
• Getting a face rash.
• Having a slight rise in temperature but no fever.

Many parents and caregivers think that teething causes fever, diarrhea and crying. But these symptoms often have causes other than teething. Talk with your baby's healthcare professional if your baby cries a lot, gets diarrhea, or has a rectal temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 Celsius).