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Can Corrective Jaw Surgery Have Health Benefits?

Jul 11, 2022 in Reconstructive Surgery

The alignment of the upper and lower jaws doesn’t just play a role in the integrity of your bite — a significant imbalance can also affect the facial muscles, nerves, joints, and all interconnected systems to create many different types of dysfunction. While it’s true that corrective jaw surgery can be utilized to enhance your appearance and facial proportions, this […]

How Can a Cleft Palate Affect Hearing?

Jan 26, 2022 in Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

While a cleft lip alone doesn’t usually present a higher risk of long-term hearing loss when compared to children unaffected by a cleft deformity, individuals born with a cleft palate often face a number of unique challenges concerning their hearing and speech development. Hearing issues associated with a cleft palate can develop gradually and resolve on their own, only to […]