Oh babe, I'm so glad he is doing so well!!!!!

With the dental plate, it is used to push a palate back together, or push a gum back. Kane has a cleft lip and gum!!

My surgeon doesn't think they do much good, and we never used one, even though he has a wide cleft. He said they get enough "growth" before surgery anyway, without the hassle of a plate. I was dubious, but Kanes palate and gum space are at least half there size than at birth!!!!

I know a mum on here questioned her doc about them, he wanted them to have it, and then agreed to not do it, so just get all the info you can first. That said, he may need it anyway!!

Let us know how you go babe!!!