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How can a cleft palate cam be harmful?
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If it is open: If the degree of the cleft palate is an opening to the area above the palate food and bacteria from the mouth can enter this area and cause infection.
Answered 1/20/2017
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Besides cometically?: There is no covering between the mouth and the sinuses or the nose. Food can go all over the place.
Answered 7/31/2012
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