A member asked:

How do i know if my daughter is teething or just chewing to explore? 4 months, passing crankiness, drools a lot & always wants things in her mouth.

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Dr. Gary Sandler answered

Specializes in Dentistry

Normal for her age: Only with x-rays or actually seeing white bumps emerging just under or at the surface of your daughter's gums can you know for sure that she is teething. It' a little early for her to be teething, but very possible. What you describe seems very normal for a 4 month old, whether or not she is actually teething. Enjoy her and this time in your lives.

Answered 4/19/2015

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Sounds like teething: The behaviors you describe sound like teething and she is the right age. Even if this is just chewing to explore, it is normal behavior.

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May be: Those sounds like teething symptoms check with your finger.

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