Whether you’re a new or seasoned parent, teething can be a hair-graying experience. When a baby’s teeth are on the brink of breaking through the gum tissue, drooling, crying, whining and overall crankiness are often part of the process.
Manisha Panchal, M.D., pediatrician at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation in Santa Clara, answers your questions about teething: signs and symptoms, how to soothe pain, and how to keep new teeth healthy.