Cleft Lip and Palate are facial birth defects. A cleft lip affects the upper lip, ranging from a notch to a complete fissure extending into the nose. A cleft palate affects the roof of the mouth, with a groove that may extend through the dental arch. These abnormalities may occur separately or together. Cleft lip and palate are facial malformations that may occur separately or together. They may also occur in association with other syndromes …showed first 75 words of 537 total…

…showed last 75 words of 537 total…their child's disorder does not need to be repaired, but it would only benefit the child when they grow older, both in a physical aspect and in the emotional aspect because the world is cruel and not very accepting of those that are "different" from the majority. Bibliography 1.Better Homes and Gardens Family Medical Guide 2.Funk and Wangalls Encyclopedia 3.Microsoft Encarta98 Encyclopedia 4.www.healthhelp.com 5.Cleft Lip and Palate Parent's Guide, By J.R. Thompkins