Dentists in Redmond or a bellevue dentist say that teething may make your baby restless and irritable. If fever, vomiting, or diarrhea occur do not relate this automatically to teething, as it is not generally the cause of these conditions. See your doctor first.

Some signs that your baby may be teething:

 red cheeks or rash on cheeks

 increased saliva/drooling

 restlessness

 irritability

 loss of appetite

What to do?

Let your child chew on a cold, hard object, such as a teething ring. The coldness helps ease the discomfort and the hardness will speed up the eruption of the tooth.

Massaging your child's gums with a clean finger can help reduce pain and discomfort during teething.