What causes cleft palate?

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  1. Dr. Stuart Linder
     
    Dr. Stuart Linder answered:

    A cleft palate is an opening of the roof of the mouth that may extend to the lip. Cause may include medications during pregnancy, alcohol or drugs during pregnancy, family history, or smoking and radiation during pregnancy. 

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    A cleft palate is an opening of the roof of the mouth that may extend to the lip. Cause may include medications during pregnancy, alcohol or drugs during pregnancy, family history, or smoking and radiation during pregnancy.  More