My almost 6 year old seems to ve getting a molar.  Can see the circular eruption.   When I brush his teeth, it sometimes bleeds from the middle of the circle.   Neither of my other children bled when getting molars.   Is this a normal part of teething?
Hi. Thanks for the query. If there is bleeding from the gum of the erupting molar then it is probably due to inflammation of the gums around the erupting molar that can cause bleeding while brushing. This is because the inflamed tissue has abundance of premature blood vessels that gets ruptured when even slight injury is implicated that is even the toothbrush bristles. Do not worry as when the tooth will erupt completely the bleeding will subside on its own. For now, you can use a soft toothbrush to brush his teeth and make him do warm saline gargles. Keep the area clean and do not let food particles accumulate. He can also gargle with antiseptic mouthwash suitable for child Chat Doctor. . Hope this helps. Regards.