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11mth old has total of 8teeth in front. up and dwn. now upper 1st molar is growing, n it bleeds from biting rubber toothbrush, is it normal?
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Normal: Bleeding can occur when teeth are erupting. However if the bleeding is excessive see your pediatric dentist.
Answered 3/21/2015
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Sounds normal: Your child is teething and as the tooth is erupting through the gingival tissue, it might bleed a bit.
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