A cleft palate can be on one or both sides of the roof of the mouth. It may go the full length of the palate. Other symptoms include: Change in nose shape (how much the shape changes varies); Poorly aligned teeth. Problems that may be present because of a cleft lip or palate are: Failure to gain weight; Feeding problems; Flow of milk through nasal passages during feeding; Poor growth; Repeated ear infections and Speech difficulties.
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