What looks like a blood blister on the gums...?

[MMHinCA]

or brusied gums?

My 8 month old DD is teething and has what looks like bruise or a blood blister her gum on the left side of her two upper center teeth. Has anyone else experienced this? :confused:

[ShelbyMay]

I think that is normal with teething, especially with the top teeth.

ETA: From www.askdrsears.com

Don't be alarmed if you notice a mushy blue blister above an erupting tooth. This is actually a collection of blood beneath the superficial layer of gum tissue. These painful swellings are best treated by cool compresses (for example, popsicles), which soothe the swelling.

[Lizard]

Yeah, DD had one of these after her second tooth pushed through - it was right behind the tooth on the gum line. I noticed it while feeding her solids one morning, so I got worried that she'd bit the spoon too hard. A call to her ped confirmed it was just a part of teething, and it was gone within a day or two.

[Bloomwood]

what about this...DD has too little blistery looking things on the outside of her gums where her top teeth will come in. Does this mean they are imminent (as in I should brace myself now)? She got her first tooth on 12/25, her second on 1/5. I assume the top ones are due any day!