“A dog with an elongated soft palate (the soft part of the roof of the mouth) has a soft palate that is too long for the length of the mouth; the excess length partially blocks the entrance to ...

A cleft palate is a V- or U-shaped gap in the tissue between the mouth and the inside of the nose. It includes variable separation of the muscular soft palate and uvula (the small piece of tissue ...

Mouth Cancer Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about oral cancers and the importance of early detection.

Observe the infant's face, looking for symmetry of the eyes, nose, and mouth when the infant is both quiet and crying. Note atypical features and evaluate for asymmetry of features or movement.