
Cleft lip and cleft palate are some of the most common birth defects. These conditions occur when the tissues in a baby’s lip and/or palate do not fuse together properly during the second or third month of pregnancy. Genetics can certainly play a role in causing a cleft lip or palate, but do other factors come into play? An oral surgeon is here to discuss prominent risk factors for these deformities and how you might be able to prevent your child from developing a cleft lip or palate.
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