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At Sinada Dental, our skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeons offer both cleft lip and cleft palate corrections in Houston, TX. We use advanced techniques to repair these congenital conditions, improving speech, eating, and breathing while enhancing facial symmetry and confidence for our patients.
Cleft lip and cleft palate are two common but markedly different birth defects that affect about one in every 700 newborns. These developmental deformities occur in the first trimester of a woman’s pregnancy: a cleft lip in week seven and a cleft palate in week nine. Cleft lip and cleft palate occur simultaneously in about half of all cases and separately in approximately a quarter of all cases. A cleft lip is essentially a separation of the two sides of the lip. In many cases, this separation will include the bone and gum of the upper jaw. A cleft palate occurs when the sides of the palate fail to fuse as the fetus is developing, which results in an opening in the roof of the mouth. At Sinada Dental, we offer cleft lip and cleft palate repair in Houston, TX, which is performed by expert oral and maxillofacial surgeons.
The cleft deformities are categorized according to their location in the mouth and the size of the defect. Listed below are the different categories of cleft deformities:
Our team at Sinada Dental consists of skilled dentists as well as experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons. These complementary specialties allow our providers to deliver comprehensive, high-quality results when administering cleft lip and cleft palate repair in Houston. Throughout the treatment, you or your child will be treated with compassion and personalized care in a peaceful, low-stress environment. If you’d like to learn more or begin the treatment process, contact our office to schedule a consultation today.
What age is best for cleft lip or cleft palate repair surgery?
Are there any long-term effects after cleft lip or palate repair?
Will cleft lip and palate surgery leave scars on my child’s face?
Cleft lip repair is typically performed between 3 to 6 months of age, while cleft palate repair is usually done between 9 to 12 months. However, the timing may vary depending on the child's health and development, as well as the complexity of the cleft.
While the surgery can significantly improve function and appearance, some children may need orthodontic treatment, speech therapy, or additional surgeries as they grow to address lingering concerns such as dental alignment or nasal shape.
The team at Sinada Dental take great care to minimize scarring by using specialized techniques. While some scarring is inevitable, over time, scars typically fade and become less noticeable, and treatments such as laser therapy or scar revision may further reduce their appearance.
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