Surgical repair of a cleft palate is recommended before age 2 to prevent speech complications and ensure successful outcomes.
Cleft palate is a developmental defect affecting the hard palate, requiring surgical repair to correct the gap between the nasal and oral cavities. It is recommended to repair a cleft palate before age 2 years because delaying surgery can lead to challenges in speech development and may make the repair more difficult as the child gets older.
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