The exact cause for clefts is unknown for most cases and no single factor can be identified as the cause. Cleft lip and cleft palate may be caused by:
Associated diseases - Clefts have been seen as...
Anyone can get a cleft lip and/or palate, but it is usually genetic. Meaning it is passes down from your parents or grandparents. You are born with a cleft lip and/or palate right from birth. However...
"Ear disease and dental problems occur frequently, as do problems with proper speech development. Children who suffer from a cleft lip and/or cleft palate may have difficulty eating. To address these...