Teething can be a varied experience, depending on the child. The
first tooth usually arrives when the child is around seven
months old, although it can appear as early as three months or
as late as 12 months. A teething baby may experience such
symptoms as pain, irritability, drooling, chin or face rash,
biting, refusal to eat, and even low-grade fever. To relieve the
child's discomfort, here are some suggested remedies. Try giving
the baby something to chew on, such as a frozen bagel, a chilled
carrot, or a rubber teething toy. Sometimes a cold liquid or
something cold to eat may be soothing. Check with your doctor
about possibly giving acetaminophen or other pain reliever. Your
child's diet plays a key role in dental health, so eliminate
sugar and sticky foods. Tooth decay is the number-one dental
problem among preschoolers. Once all 20 baby teeth are present,
make an appointment to take the child to a dentist for a first
appointment, usually around age three..