<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.My son is a year old and I noticed that he has a purple spot inside the gum and the color is getting more purple, and is swollen. It looks like his tooth is underneath. He has not had any any falls and wondered what that could be? What would you recommend other than taking him to a dentist or oral specialist. Thanks  <response>: Hello, Welcome Thanks for consulting Chat Doctor I have gone through your query, as you have small one year child, dont worry this swelling can be Eruption cyst this forms when tooth about to erupts in oral cavity. This is normal dont worry this swelling subsides when tooth erupts in oral cavity. If your child has pain in swelling then consult dentist for oral examination. Hope this will help you. Wishing him good health. 