ADA NBDE National Board Dental Part II

Answer: D - The inability to speak is not a sign or symptom of Bell’s palsy. Signs and symptoms of this condition include the inability to smile, close an eye, wink, raise eyebrows, or produce tears. The slurring of speech and altered taste is also common. To prevent corneal ulcerations, ocular antibiotics are used in conjunction with steroids and antiviral medication, but most symptoms will self-resolve within two months.