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An intraoral electromuscular stimulation device and method to treat a breathing disorder. The stimulation device includes a first electrode, a first support member that maintains the first electrode in a sublingual location posterior to a frenulum and proximate to one of a first molar, a second mola

An intraoral electromuscular stimulation device and method to treat a breathing disorder. The stimulation device includes a first electrode, a first support member that maintains the first electrode in a sublingual location posterior to a frenulum and proximate to one of a first molar, a second molar and a third molar of a patient. A second electrode is maintained in a sublingual position posterior relative to the first electrode by a second support member. A further embodiment of the stimulation device includes a sensor that detects a respiratory parameter of a patient and outputs a signal indicative thereof. A control unit receives the signal from the sensor, distinguishes between inspiration and expiration, and initiates an electrical stimulation at a stimulation time prior to onset of inspiration and continues stimulation through a portion of inspiration at a level sufficient to induce muscle contraction without pain.

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[What is claimed is:] [1.]a dental appliance:a first electrode disposed on a first portion of said dental appliance such that said first electrode is disposed in a sublingual location posterior to a frenulum and generally proximate to one of a first molar, a second molar, and a third molar of said p

[What is claimed is:] [1.]a dental appliance:a first electrode disposed on a first portion of said dental appliance such that said first electrode is disposed in a sublingual location posterior to a frenulum and generally proximate to one of a first molar, a second molar, and a third molar of said patient; anda second electrode disposed on a second portion of said dental appliance such that; said second electrode is disposed in a sublingual position posterior relative to said first electrode, and wherein said first and said second electrodes are adapted to be located within an oral cavity of said patient by said dental appliance, such that a first area of said patient proximate to said first and said second electrodes is stimulated responsive to a stimulation energy being provided to said first and said second electrodes.