Across
- 3. – A condition that affects oral health, increasing the risk of cavities.
- 4. – The inability to fully close the mouth from the nose can impact this function.
- 6. – This structure may not develop properly if a cleft extends through the upper gum.
- 8. – Children with cleft palate are more prone to these due to poor oral hygiene.
Down
- 1. – A condition where children do not gain weight properly due to feeding difficulties.
- 2. – A difficulty babies with CL/P face when trying to suck at the nipple or bottle.
- 5. – A characteristic of speech in individuals with cleft palate, making it sound overly nasal.
- 7. – Children with CL/P may develop this unhealthy eating behavior, characterized by refusing certain foods.