Cleft Lip and Palate: A National Challenge
In the United States, clefts occur once in every 700 to 1,000 births, making it the one of the most common major birth defects.
Doctors don’t know exactly why a baby develops cleft lip or cleft palate, but believe it may be a combination of genetic (inherited) and environmental factors. The risk may be higher for kids whose sibling or parents have a cleft or who have a history of clefting in their families.
Both mothers and fathers can pass on a gene or genes that cause cleft palate or cleft lip.
A Local Solution
The Lancaster Cleft Palate Clinic team approach to cleft lip and palate treatment incorporates comprehensive services such as prosthetics, orthodontics, speech therapy, audiology and general dentistry... all available under one roof.
Not only are patients physically rehabilitated; but also, their newfound sense of dignity and ability to communicate with confidence transforms their lives, ultimately enriching the communities where they live.
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