What is the difference between a cleft palate and a cleft lip?

A cleft lip is a gap in the upper lip that may extend to the nose. A cleft palate is an opening in the roof of the mouth that affects speech and feeding. A child can have one or both conditions. Both happen when facial structures do not fully develop during pregnancy.

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