What can I do to help my teething baby?

My eight-month-old son is teething and is very unhappy about it.

He is constantly chewing his fingers and toys, and cries frequently. In the last week, he has developed an angry rash on his chin, due to constant dribbling. What can I do to help him?

Teething can be frustrating and unsettling for babies and their parents. Symptoms associated with teething are more significant in the four days before tooth eruption — during this period, the gums are swollen and tender. Most babies will teethe when they are aged four to ten months old, with the lower front teeth coming down first.