Vision: At Grantsville Elementary we provide a climate that encourages students to use their unique talents and abilities to thrive in an educational environment where... School Climate. - the environment is warm, safe, and nurturing and all children are treated fairly and achieve their fullest potential.
The repair of the cleft palate (also known as a palatoplasty) is usually done at six to eighteen months of age. Although the child may look normal from the outside, the cleft palate can be seen by looking for a separation in the roof of the child's mouth.
Shopping for cleft lip and palate surgery: 1  Cleft lip and palate surgery requires a plastic surgeon, an oral surgeon, an otolaryngologist (ear, nose and throat specialist), an orthodontist and others. 2  The National Craniofacial Association provides a list of resources for parents dealing with cleft lip and/or palate.