91大神

Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate Program

Central Florida
Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate Program

Expertise You Can Trust

91大神 Children鈥檚 offers expert care and support for children born with cleft lip and cleft palate. Our dedicated team includes multiple specialists who come together to provide everything your child needs to thrive physically, socially and emotionally.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>About 1 in 700 babies is born each year in the United States with a cleft of the lip or palate. It happens when the lip and/or the roof of the mouth do not form the way they should. A cleft can affect a child鈥檚 ability to eat, speak, hear and breathe.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Proper treatment can improve your child鈥檚 feeding and speech and reduce the risk for other problems like ear infections and hearing loss. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 important to have a team with experience caring for children with cleft lip and cleft palate.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Our team includes plastic surgeons who are highly skilled in achieving the best possible functional and aesthetic outcomes. We partner with speech-language pathologists, audiologists, otolaryngologists, orthodontists, psychologists and many others to care for your child.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-b0bf403534 class=cmp-text>

91大神 Children鈥檚 offers expert care and support for children born with cleft lip and cleft palate. Our dedicated team includes multiple specialists who come together to provide everything your child needs to thrive physically, socially and emotionally.聽

About 1 in 700 babies is born each year in the United States with a cleft of the lip or palate. It happens when the lip and/or the roof of the mouth do not form the way they should. A cleft can affect a child鈥檚 ability to eat, speak, hear and breathe.聽

Proper treatment can improve your child鈥檚 feeding and speech and reduce the risk for other problems like ear infections and hearing loss. That鈥檚 why it鈥檚 important to have a team with experience caring for children with cleft lip and cleft palate.聽

Our team includes plastic surgeons who are highly skilled in achieving the best possible functional and aesthetic outcomes. We partner with speech-language pathologists, audiologists, otolaryngologists, orthodontists, psychologists and many others to care for your child.

Meet the Team

Our Central Florida cleft team is part of the&nbsp;<a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/central-florida-center-cleft-and-craniofacial-differences.html\">Center for Cleft &amp; Craniofacial Differences</a>, which is approved by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA). We鈥檙e here from the start, helping your child grow and develop to their full potential. Meet them now.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-2451636ebd class=cmp-text>

Our Central Florida cleft team is part of the聽Center for Cleft & Craniofacial Differences, which is approved by the American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA). We鈥檙e here from the start, helping your child grow and develop to their full potential. Meet them now.

Our Services

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Accredited by the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association, our team offers complete and coordinated care that begins when your baby is still in the womb. In fact, we partner closely with our <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/maternal-fetal-medicine.html\">fetal specialists</a> to plan your baby鈥檚 treatment after birth.</p>\r\n<p>Our patient care coordinator answers questions, provides education and guidance and schedules visits. As a team, we offer:</p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><b>The latest minimally invasive procedures performed by </b>board-certified, fellowship-trained experts in <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/plastic-surgery.html\">plastic surgery</a></li>\r\n<li><b><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-ent-otolaryngology.html\"><b>Otolaryngology</b></a> (ENT)</b> services to care for related ear, nose, throat and airway problems</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-speech-therapy.html\"><b>Speech therapy</b></a> from providers with experience in cleft lip and cleft palate</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/pediatric-feeding-and-swallowing-program.html\"><b>Feeding and swallowing therapy</b></a> to assist with oral feeding skills and nutrition</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/audiology-and-hearing.html\"><b>Audiology</b></a> evaluations and hearing devices if needed</li>\r\n<li><b>Dental/orthodontic care</b>, including restorative treatment and oral devices</li>\r\n<li><b>Hospital-based pediatrics</b> to assist in determining readiness for any necessary surgical procedures</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/child-psychology.html\"><b>Behavioral health</b></a> counseling and support</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/support/orlsupport/socialwork.html\"><b>Social work services</b></a> to help find community resources, family coping and more</li>\r\n<li><a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/support/orlsupport.html\"><b>Support services</b></a>, including Child Life services, play therapies and more</li>\r\n</ul>\r\n"}} id=text-9efc8ddd11 class=cmp-text>

Accredited by the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association, our team offers complete and coordinated care that begins when your baby is still in the womb. In fact, we partner closely with our fetal specialists to plan your baby鈥檚 treatment after birth.

Our patient care coordinator answers questions, provides education and guidance and schedules visits. As a team, we offer:

  • The latest minimally invasive procedures performed by board-certified, fellowship-trained experts in plastic surgery
  • Otolaryngology (ENT) services to care for related ear, nose, throat and airway problems
  • Speech therapy from providers with experience in cleft lip and cleft palate
  • Feeding and swallowing therapy to assist with oral feeding skills and nutrition
  • Audiology evaluations and hearing devices if needed
  • Dental/orthodontic care, including restorative treatment and oral devices
  • Hospital-based pediatrics to assist in determining readiness for any necessary surgical procedures
  • Behavioral health counseling and support
  • Social work services to help find community resources, family coping and more
  • Support services, including Child Life services, play therapies and more

See Why Central Florida Families Choose Us

The <a href=\"/content/nemours/us/en/services/central-florida-center-cleft-and-craniofacial-differences.html\">Center for Cleft &amp; Craniofacial Differences</a>&nbsp;in Central Florida brings together all the care your child needs 鈥 from surgery and medical management to rehabilitation therapies and support for the whole family.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<p>Based at the area鈥檚 only standalone children鈥檚 hospital, see how our team provides compassionate, customized care, close to home.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-c46ae0c017 class=cmp-text>

The Center for Cleft & Craniofacial Differences聽in Central Florida brings together all the care your child needs 鈥 from surgery and medical management to rehabilitation therapies and support for the whole family.聽

Based at the area鈥檚 only standalone children鈥檚 hospital, see how our team provides compassionate, customized care, close to home.

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Conditions & Treatments

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We see many conditions 鈥 far too many to list here. The conditions we treat vary depending on the location and providers selected. Don鈥檛 see a condition listed? Call us.

22q11.2 Deletion Syndrome

Cleft Lip

Cleft Nasal Deformity

Cleft Palate

Craniofacial Syndromes

Lip Deformity After Cleft Repair

Palate Fistula/Hole After Cleft Repair

Pierre Robin Sequence

Submucous Cleft Palate

Stickler Syndrome

Van der Woude Syndrome

Velopharyngeal Dysfunction (VDP)

Everything Your Child Needs to Thrive

91大神 offers the full range of care for kids with cleft lip and cleft palate. You get everything your child and family needs, all in one place.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-dfc393f1e0 class=cmp-text>

91大神 offers the full range of care for kids with cleft lip and cleft palate. You get everything your child and family needs, all in one place.聽

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Our program is <b>approved by the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association.</b> You can trust we offer the highest level of quality care.&nbsp;</p>\r\n"}} id=text-d5b1c94f5f class=cmp-text>

Our program is approved by the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association. You can trust we offer the highest level of quality care.聽


Your child鈥檚 care is <b>provided by board-certified plastic surgeons and other advanced pediatric specialists.&nbsp;</b></p>\r\n"}} id=text-ebc30469cc class=cmp-text>

Your child鈥檚 care is provided by board-certified plastic surgeons and other advanced pediatric specialists.聽


Our <b>surgeons and medical specialists work side-by-side</b>, every day. We meet and plan care together for the most complex cases.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-277a7bee8f class=cmp-text>

Our surgeons and medical specialists work side-by-side, every day. We meet and plan care together for the most complex cases.


Our <b>children鈥檚 hospital in Orlando is the region鈥檚 only freestanding hospital </b>just for kids. We care only for kids, all the time.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-5eb6af985a class=cmp-text>

Our children鈥檚 hospital in Orlando is the region鈥檚 only freestanding hospital just for kids. We care only for kids, all the time.

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Recognized Excellence in Cleft Care

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Our cleft team is approved by the American Cleft Palate Craniofacial Association (ACPA). This means we鈥檙e recognized for having the right team in the right place for the best possible outcomes for kids with cleft lip and cleft palate.聽

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Learn More About Cleft Lip & Cleft Palate

We believe the more you know, the better you can help your child succeed. Here are some trusted resources from our team, including medical information created by the experts at 91大神 KidsHealth庐.&nbsp;</p>\r\n<h3>Conditions</h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/orofacial-clefts.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Orofacial Clefts</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cleft-lip.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cleft Lip</a><br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cleft-palate.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cleft Palate</a><br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/cleft-palate-cleft-lip.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cleft Palate With Cleft Lip</a><br>\r\n</p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/submucous-cleft-palate.html\" target=\"_blank\">Submucous Cleft Palate</a></p>\r\n<h3>Treatment/Care</h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/clefts-feeding.html\" target=\"_blank\">Cleft Lip/Cleft Palate: Feeding Your Child</a></p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/speech-therapy-cleft-palate.html\" target=\"_blank\">Speech-Language Therapy for Children With Cleft Palate&nbsp;</a></p>\r\n"}} id=text-ad99625ccf class=cmp-text>

We believe the more you know, the better you can help your child succeed. Here are some trusted resources from our team, including medical information created by the experts at 91大神 KidsHealth庐.聽

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Convenient Follow-Up Appointments by Video

We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.</p>\r\n"}} id=text-04e30c50e8 class=cmp-text>

We offer follow-up appointments through scheduled, live video visits. You can avoid waiting rooms and save travel time. Ask your doctor if this is an option for your family.