Common Craniofacial Anomalies and Their Impact on Health and Development

Craniofacial anomalies refer to congenital or acquired deformities in the head, skull, face, and jaw. These conditions, which can include cleft lip and palate, craniosynostosis, and facial asymmetries, impact a child’s physical appearance, as well as their ability to eat, speak, breathe, and hear. Craniofacial anomalies may arise from genetic factors, environmental influences, or unknown…