This is an English rendering of a Polish public-health reference. The care paths it names (112, night and holiday care NiŚOZ, primary care POZ) are Polish. This is not medical advice.

This is not medical advice Life-threatening emergency (Poland): 112

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Teeth

9 questions

Questions are grouped by the age from which they apply to a child. Each one shows its full age range.

From months 1–33

Is it normal for the first teeth to appear as early as the 2nd–5th month of life?Most infants start teething at around 6 months, but some do so before they are 4 months old.2–6 mo.
When do a baby's first teeth come in?Most babies start teething at around 6 months of age, but some children start before they are 4 months old, and some after 12 months.3–12 mo.
What are the symptoms of teething in a child?Teething can happen with no pain or discomfort, or with mild symptoms that last a few days.3–30 mo.

From months 4–66

Can a runny nose, cough or rash be caused by teething, or is it already an infection?A rash on the face is listed among the possible symptoms of teething.4–30 mo.
Does teething cause a fever, and how long can it last?Teething may come with a slightly raised temperature, but below 38°C; 38°C or more is already a high temperature (fever).4–30 mo.
Does teething cause diarrhea, vomiting or loss of appetite?Diarrhea and vomiting are common and often caused by a stomach bug, which usually passes in a few days.4–30 mo.
Does teething hurt, and why does a child wake up in pain at night?Teething can be painful, but teeth may also come in without pain or with mild symptoms lasting a few days.4–30 mo.
How long does teething last, and until what age do children teethe?Most children start teething at around 6 months of age, but some start before 4 months and some after 12 months.4–30 mo.
Which teeth come in first, and in what order does a child teethe?The approximate order in which baby teeth come in: central incisors (around 6 months), lateral incisors (around 8 months), first molars (around 12 months), canines (around 18 months), second molars…6–30 mo.