Children need adequate sleep to facilitate proper mental, physical and emotional development. However, some children suffer from chronic sleep deprivation due to sleep apnea. Here are a few common causes of the condition, as well as information about available treatment services that can help your child get the quality sleep they need. Enlarged Tonsils and […]
When people think of common deformities seen in infants, many think about cleft palate. While this remains a fairly common facial deformity that infants can experience, there is actually another type of deformity that is more prevalent, but often overlooked: ear deformities. Ear Deformity Basics Any abnormal development can cause complications for a person’s ears. […]
Cleft palate or cleft lip is a fairly common condition that is caused by a number of different factors ranging from genetic predisposition to having certain issues be present during pregnancy. Here are some influential considerations that occur during pregnancy and can significantly increase one’s chances of giving birth to a baby with either a […]
When you ask people to identify some common craniofacial abnormalities, the most common answer is generally a cleft lip or cleft palate, which causes a separate in the top lip and/or the roof of the mouth. While this is a common abnormality—cleft lip (with or without a cleft palate) occurs in about 1 out of […]
A cleft lip is a craniofacial abnormality that affects a small percentage of newborn babies. Some cases have a determinate cause while others are less clear. Medical science is working to better understand the defects so that more services can be offered to both prevent and treat these conditions. Learning more about craniofacial issues will […]