Cleft Lip and Palate are birth defects of the lip and mouth, also known as orofacial clefts.
A cleft lip is an abnormality in which the lip does not completely form during fetal development while a Cleft Palate occurs when the roof of the mouth does not completely close during fetal development, leaving an opening that can extend into the nasal cavity. It can extend from the front of the mouth (hard palate) to the throat (soft palate). Often the cleft in the palate will also include the lip.
Feeding difficulties
Ear infections and hearing loss
Speech and language delay
Cosmetic deformity
Upper and lower jaw discrepancy
Difficulties with nasal breathing
Psychosocial issues
Dental problems
The multidisciplinary program brings together plastic surgeons, pediatricians, orthodontists, and other specialists in order to provide the most comprehensive care for the child.
