What Are the Treatments for Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate?
Cleft lip and cleft palate are common defects in newborns. A cleft lip appears as an opening in the upper lip that extends upward toward the nose. A cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the mouth. The cleft is caused when parts of the face fail to develop properly while the baby is in the womb. Several types of surgical treatments can repair cleft lip and palate, and therapy helps with related dental and speech issues.
