Disturbance in taste can happen bacause of an irritation of the facial nerve which is responsible for the taste to the front two - thirds of the tounge. As MaryAnne has stated it will subsides over time.
Regarding the facial paralysis and the mouth. My husband also had 5th nerve damage along with facial paralysis which resulted in numbness to the mouth, decreased in salivia. I wish someone would of shared with us some hints and prevenitives.
Increase your dental awareness, talk to your dentist. Between the numbness, lack of salivia it's easy for dental problems to occur more rapidly. Looking back we would of invested in a Sonic Care type toothbrush to make brushing easier.
And would of asked our dentist earlier for preventitive products that can be prescribed.
A helpful hint that worked well for us, especially living in the original latte land was to have whatever drinks placed in a latte cup with straw. it made drinking everything easier, less messy and no one gave it a second look. To this day we always carry straws with us..
best to you
Raydean
