Since the eruption of primary teeth is a normal and natural process, these signs and symptoms are to be expected: Putting fingers and hands into the mouth Restlessness fretful behavior Increased salivation Children may display other symptoms such as fever and systemic disturbances, such as croup, diarrhea, etc. These are coincidental to eruption and should be treated medically by the pediatrician as necessary.Sore gums from teething often occur for a few days at a time between six months to age three.Babies often get relief from a clean teething ring, cool spoon, cold wet washcloth or toothbrush. Chilled teething rings or rubbing a clean finger on the sore gum area often helps, too.