What are the problems associated with Cleft Lip?
• Feeding Problems • Cannot suck effectively • Milk gets into the nasal cavity and may result in choking or aspiration • Teething Problems • Missing teeth • Increased number of cavities • Malocclusion of teeth – When teeth are bunched together or on top of each other. • Speech Problems • Nasal voice • May develop nodules on the vocal cord due to vocal abuse • Delayed speech and language development • Difficulty with articulation and proper pronunciation of words • Ear Infections • Most children with Cleft Lip are prone to middle ear infection • Hearing Loss • May be associated with repeated ear infection • Psychological Problems • To pay the price for looking and sounding different. • Social Problems • Suffer isolation and alienation What will my child’s ‘Health Professionals Team’ comprise of? It is important that several health professionals with different expertise are involved to assess and monitor your child’s progress as he/she grows up. The team of Health Professional for surgic
