Teething normally begins between the 6th and 8th month of life. Further tooth eruption occurs periodically until all 20 teeth of infancy and childhood, or until all teeth, are in place. All teeth are normally in place by the 30th month of life.

The signs of teething are:

• drooling
• irritability
• sleeping problems
• refusing food
• biting on hard objects

Discomfort may be eased by a cool object such as a frozen teething ring, an ice cold washcloth, or a cold apple.

Rubbing the gums very gently with Olive Oil can help small babies

Exercise care if rubbing the gums since infection can result. Teething powders and aspirin should also be avoided.