Questions: You are called to a private home where you find a hysterical mother and her six-year-old child. The mother tells you the child just pulled out two front teeth. She is concerned her child is going to look "toothless" forever. Which of the following should you communicate to the mother? She is making a big deal about nothing. Losing teeth at age six is completely normal. The family's dentist should see the child immediately. Let her know that you do not know whether the teeth will grow in.

The answer is the second one: Losing teeth at age six is completely normal.

Explanation for each option:

1. She is making a big deal about nothing.

   • This response is dismissive and does not address the mother's concerns in a supportive or informative manner. It is important to provide reassurance and factual information rather than dismissing her feelings.

2. Losing teeth at age six is completely normal.

   • This is the correct response. It provides reassurance to the mother by explaining that losing baby teeth around the age of six is a normal part of child development. Most children begin to lose their primary (baby) teeth around this age as their permanent teeth start to come in.

3. The family's dentist should see the child immediately.

   • While regular dental check-ups are important, losing baby teeth at this age typically does not require an immediate dental visit unless there are other concerns, such as pain or injury.

4. Let her know that you do not know whether the teeth will grow in.

   • This response is not accurate, as it is well-known that children lose their baby teeth to make way for permanent teeth. Providing this information would not be helpful or reassuring to the mother.

In summary, the best response is to reassure the mother that losing teeth at age six is completely normal.