"My baby was born with a split in the upper lip or roof of the mouth." "This is called a cleft lip or cleft palate – a birth condition that can affect speech, feeding, and looks." Treatment: "Surgery is done between 3 months to 1 year of age to repair the lip or palate." Consult: "OMFS
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"My child has difficulty feeding, milk comes out from the nose." "This often happens with a cleft palate, where the roof of the mouth doesn't form properly." Treatment: "Special feeding bottles initially, followed by surgical correction." Consult: OMFS
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"My child’s speech is unclear and nasal." "Unrepaired cleft palate can affect speech." Treatment: "Surgical repair and regular speech therapy can help improve clarity." Consult: "Speech Therapist, Oral Surgeon, and ENT Specialist."
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"My child’s teeth are coming late and not in the right position." "This is common in cleft lip and palate Treatment: "Child may need orthodontic treatment (braces) and sometimes a bone graft surgery to support tooth eruption." Consult: "Pediatric Dentist & Orthodontist
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