Welcoming a baby’s first tooth is a major developmental milestone. Teething, clinically defined as tooth eruption, is the physiological process where an infant’s primary teeth move through the jawbone and emerge from the gums
1. This process generally begins when a child is between 6 and 8 months old, though the exact timeline can safely vary among healthy infants
2. Typically, the two bottom front teeth (lower incisors) appear first, and the cycle continues until all 20 primary teeth are fully in place by around 30 months of age 2. Common local symptoms involve gum tenderness, increased drooling, and a mild urge to bite or chew on firm objects
3. However, clinical evidence strongly indicates that severe systemic issues, such as a high fever or diarrhea, are not caused by teething and warrant prompt medical evaluation by a healthcare provider 2.
