A cleft palate is a gap in the roof of the mouth. It occurs when the tissues don't join properly before birth. This condition can affect eating, speech and even breathing. But don't worry! There are treatments available to fix it. The most common way to close the gap is surgery.
With the right care, children can be healthy and happy. Early treatment improves speech and eating. If your child has a cleft palate, the doctor can tell you about the best options. You're not alone—help and support are always available.
Cleft palate is one of the most common birth defects. It is an opening in the roof of the mouth. This leaves a hole between the nose and the mouth. This condition develops when the baby’s mouth does not form fully. This occurs before birth during early development.
The opening can be in the soft palate at the back or in the hard palate near the gums. Sometimes, it connects with a cleft in the lip, called a cleft lip and palate. A cleft palate can happen alone or with a cleft lip. The exact cause is not always known. Sometimes, it is linked to genetic conditions.
There are three most common types of cleft palate: complete, incomplete, and submucous.
A cleft palate can cause various symptoms, such as
The exact cause is not always known. However, some factors can increase the risk:
Doctors can detect a cleft palate in different ways:
Surgery helps a child live a healthy life. It is done to:
CMRI Hospital offers expert care for cleft palate treatment. Here’s why you should choose us:
Early treatment can help children grow up happy and confident. If your child needs surgery, we’re here to help!
Yes, cleft palate can be genetic, but it can also be caused by environmental factors.
Yes, it can sometimes be detected through an ultrasound, usually around 20 weeks.
Surgery is usually done between 9 and 18 months of age.
Yes, some children may need speech therapy to improve speech and language development.
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