Teething-the emergence of a child’s first set of teeth-is a significant experience for a parent and the child. It usually occurs between 6 months to 3 years of age. Tooth eruption may have hereditary patterns. Depending on the parents, a child may experience teething early or late. There is also no set pattern or just memorable experience.

Tooth eruption in children may evoke a sensation that causes irritability, drooling, biting and gnawing. Some may even show cheek rubbing and ear pulling. Note these changes and just be sure that they are not indicative of other conditions that need medical attention.

Symptoms of fever, diarrhea, lack of sleep or colds are also reported by some parents. These have not been scientifically correlated to teething yet and may be likely caused by a concurrent condition.

Pattern of tooth emergence in children
A complete set is composed of 20 teeth(12 less than the adult set)