Eruption Cysts In Babies

The first time you notice a tooth poking through the baby’s gums is a memorable experience for most parents. However, it's terrifying for parents, especially new parents, to discover a mysterious bump, lesion, or bruise on their child's body. Seeing a bluish-purple lump prominently situated on their gums can be very scary. These bumps, which are called eruption cysts or eruption hematomas, are common when a child's new teeth are erupting. Read on to know more about the eruption cysts in babies.

What are eruption cysts in babies?

Before a tooth fully emerges into the oral cavity of a child, it may first manifest as an eruption cyst, a fluid-filled sac of soft tissue. They have a dome shape and tend to be coloured or clear. There is a tendency for the lesion to develop on the front teeth and molars, though it may occur anywhere along the dental arch. Let's analyse the evolution of an eruption cyst. Your baby's teeth develop in a special socket in the jawbone at first. When the primary teeth have finished developing, they will erupt through the gums and into the mouth. Eruption cysts may form if fluid accumulates between the developing tooth and gum due to leaks in the enclosing sac. These hematomas are typically nonpainful and can appear brown, bluish-purple, dark red, or translucent.

How long does it take for a cystic eruption to clear up?

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