Symptoms

• Main symptoms are increased saliva, drooling and desire to chew on things.
• Occasional symptoms: mild gum pain. Not enough to cause crying or interfere with sleep.
• Does not cause fever, diarrhea, diaper rash, ill appearance or lowered resistance to infection.
• Caution: blaming teething for fevers can lead to a delayed diagnosis of ear infections, urinary tract infections, meningitis and other infections.