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Cleft palate
Also called palatoschisis, this congenital condition is characterized by a gap, or fissure, in the roof of the mouth.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
41 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Very common | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Very common | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | Very common | ||||
Teenager 14-18 | Very common | ||||
Young adult 19-40 | Common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Common |
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how many surgeries to fix cleft palate in child?
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How does the procedure to fix a cleft palate work?
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Why is it difficult to feed a baby with a cleft palate?
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Who discovered cleft palate and where was it discovered?
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What are the chances of having a second cleft palate child?
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What kinds of problems can my baby with a cleft palate have?
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Has there any been any death from surgery for a cleft palate?
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I wondered if anyone here does volunteer cleft palate surgery?
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Does someone with a cleft palate sound different when they talk?
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Are there any long term complications to the cleft palate surgery?
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My child has a cleft palate. Why do I need to have my childs hearing tested?
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Can you develop a cleft palate later in life or does it only exist when you're born?
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If my first child has a cleft palate what are the chances that my second child will as well?
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What causes cleft lips and cleft palates?
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Can cleft lips and cleft palates be repaired?
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How frequently do cleft lips and cleft palates occur?
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What obstacles to overcome cleft palate?
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Can a cleft palate be treated in someone over 21?
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What obstacles must one overcome with a cleft palate?
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My child has a cleft palate. Will she need speech therapy?
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Is it normal for a cleft palate child not to have the uvula?
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