What exactly is a Cleft Palate??

Question

and if one does have it theres surgery that can fix it right?

Answer 1

DURING THE FORMATION OF THE PALATE IN THE FEW MONTHS AFTER CONCEPTION THE BONES FORMING IT SHOULD UNITE AND BEGIN TO FUSE.

WHEN THIS DOESN'T OCCUR A VOID DEVELOPS CALLED A CLEFT.

THIS IS NORMALLY REPAIRED WITHIN A FEW WEEKS AFTER BIRTH.

AS  ADULTS THOSE WITH CLEFT PALATES THAT HAD IT REPAIRED LIVE NORMAL LIVES.

Answer 2

Cleft lip and cleft palate are birth defects that affect the upper lip and roof of the mouth. They happen when the tissue that forms the roof of the mouth and upper lip don't join before birth. The problem can range from a small notch in the lip to a groove that runs into the roof of the mouth and nose. This can affect the way the child's face looks. It can also lead to problems with eating, talking and ear infections.

Treatment usually is surgery to close the lip and palate. Doctors often do this surgery in several stages. Usually the first surgery is during the baby's first year. With treatment, most children with cleft lip or palate do well.