An eruption cyst might sound painful — and it can make baby's gums tender — but it typically won't hurt. If your little one has an eruption cyst, you may notice a small bluish, yellow, white-tinged, or clear dome or bubble sitting on their gums.

Can you pop an eruption cyst?

You shouldn't try to pop the cyst yourself, as this could be extremely painful for your child, and cause infection. Eruption cysts can be confused with another type of dental cyst—the dentigerous cyst. These are also fluid-filled sacs that develop over unerupted teeth.

What do you do for an eruption cyst?

Eruption cysts are typically asymptomatic and tend to go away on their own without treatment. Some eruption cysts may become painful and bleed if they get infected. In the case of an infected eruption cyst, a surgical excision may be necessary to drain the cyst, clear the infection, and relieve any pain.