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Treatment of cleft palate

The goals of treatment for cleft lip and cleft palate are to improve the child's ability to eat, speak and hear normally and to achieve a normal facial appearance. Care for children with cleft lip and cleft palate often involves a team of doctors and experts, including: Surgeons who specialize in cleft repair, such as plastic surgeons or ENTs Oral surgeons Ear, nose and throat doctors (ENTs, also called otorhinolaryngologists) Pediatricians Pediatric dentists Orthodontists Nurses Auditory or hearing specialists Speech therapists Genetic counselors Social workers Psychologists Treatment involves surgery to repair the defect and therapies to improve any related conditions.