Ear pulling

Michelle • Baby 💗 born 6/11/17 & 💗 born 8/27/19

From your experience, can ear pulling be a sign of teething? My little girl is 9 months old and she has been tugging at her right ear. She still does not have teeth so I’m guessing they are coming. She has no fever.. a little fussy. She has been sleeping fine. She is bothered by me touching her ear. Could this be an ear infection? I don’t really want to bring her in unless I have to!