A cleft palate is usually repaired later than cleft lips, but usually before one year of age. Depending on the extent of the cleft defect, repair may take several procedures performed over a period of time. Children with cleft palate tend to have problems with fluid in the middle ear space. As the child grows, the child may need braces to straighten his teeth. Any type of surgery carries some risk.
Patients differ in their anatomy and their ability to heal.
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