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Cleft Lip and Palate Period 9 Video Plan

Cleft lip is caused by an imcomplete closure of the primary palate which forms the lip and gum. Also caused by the environmental factors. So, if you drink or smoke, don't be surprised if your child is born cleft lip. 1/700 babies are born with cleft lip. Infant has a higher risk if someone in the family has it. Most children are born with cleft lip, so its not a deisese you can get while you age.
 * NICOLE:** Hello my name is nicole. Right now many children are suffering from the genetic disordered known cleft lip. Also known as oral cleft, cleft lip is a genetic disorder. A genetic disorder is a disorder caused by a change in the genes. Many disorders are detected by doctors or counslers.

Some advise for children with cleft lip is to go have surgery or go to a counsler the will help your child with its speech. If your suffering with your child who has cleft lip look to some supports groups like cleft lip amd palate support group, cleft palate support foundation and smile. Thank you very much for watching, if your loved one is suffering please contact a or one of the support gruops for more information.
 * BRITT:** Things you should look for to tell your child has cleft lip is missing teeth, Deformities of the upper jaw, speech problems and feeding difficulties. The treatment for cleft lip is surgery. Surgery helps narrow the upper lipe. Orthodontic treatment should begin within the first 3 weeks of life. Babies have a good prognosis.Babies born with cleft lip and palate have a good prognosis, and approximately 80% will develop normal speech. There is no known means of preventing clefting. Good prenatal care is essential and avoiding harmful substances appear to reduce the risk.