1
: the first growth of teeth
2
: the phenomena accompanying growth of teeth through the gums
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And while teething can be an ordeal for both babies and parents, this cute silicone teether can ease the discomfort and is only $5.
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Anja Webb, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
Some dogs chew toys gently, while others tear them apart due to boredom, a strong prey drive, teething, or even attention-seeking.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The most common symptoms of teething include drooling, putting fingers or fists in their mouth, swollen or puffy gums, difficulty sleeping, crankiness and fussiness, per the institution.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
These are constructed with bite-resistant plastic and hold up through early stages of teething.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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Anja Webb, Parents, 24 Sep. 2025
Some dogs chew toys gently, while others tear them apart due to boredom, a strong prey drive, teething, or even attention-seeking.
—Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 23 Sep. 2025
The most common symptoms of teething include drooling, putting fingers or fists in their mouth, swollen or puffy gums, difficulty sleeping, crankiness and fussiness, per the institution.
—Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2025
These are constructed with bite-resistant plastic and hold up through early stages of teething.
—Bestreviews, Mercury News, 19 Sep. 2025
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“Teething.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/teething. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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