18. The Gap Is No Fun

A cleft lip causes the two sides of the upper lip to separate, leaving a gap that extends above the base of the nose and affects the upper jaw bones and in some cases, the upper gums too. But not all clefts are created equal.
A cleft lip causes the two sides of the upper lip to separate, leaving a gap that extends above the base of the nose and affects the upper jaw bones and in some cases, the upper gums too. But not all clefts are created equal.