Patients With Cleft Conditions Can Prevent Tooth Decay By Adopting Oral Hygiene Strategies

... A child with cleft lip/palate faces predisposing factors to acquiring dental tooth decay. A new study reviews the literature and provides strategies for early prevention. The study is published in the latest Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal.Cleft lip/palate is the most common congenital craniofacial abnormality, affecting 1 in every 700 newborns. [click link for full article] ...