Teething

• When do babies get teeth? Some babies are born with teeth; others won’t get their first tooth until 18 months.
• Six months is the average age to get a first tooth.
• Early drooling isn’t usually a sign of teething. At around four months, an infant’s saliva increases, but her lip tone is not strong enough to hold it in her mouth.
• Cool, gentle pressure to the gums is the best way to alleviate tooth pain.