loop 36 furthermore as shown in the cross sectional view of fig8 the disc may include a pulley shaped circumferential groove 42 for holding the disc 41 in mating relationship with the loop 36 a liquid stimulant such as vanilla flavor extract and the like may be applied to the disc which will slowly dispense into the mouth under the normal action of saliva and the contact of the disc on the tongue in this manner stimulation of the swallowing frequency similar to that previously described is accomplished yet another alternate embodiment of the bridge 34 is shown in fig9 the lingual portion 2 includes curled end portion hooks 43 and 44 an absorbent flexible strap 45 is anchored at its ends on the hooks 43 and 44 the strap 45 serves as a bridge previously described with the additional capacity to absorb and dispense a liquid stimulant in a controlled fashion mounting the strap 45 in the manner described provides for rapid removal and replacement for hygienic and cleansing considerations materials contemplated herein are relatively inexpensive and thus provide a viable alternative to the aforementioned bridge embodiment the bridge 34 shown in fig2 may also be adapted to include a stimulant absorbing and dispensing material secured to the bridge either by the use of 34 velcro 34 type fastening or embedding the material directly into the bridge liquid stimulant would then be applied in a manner and fashion previously discussed referring now to fig1 there is shown another embodiment of an oral appliance of the present invention appliance 48 includes a palatal portion 50 and a lingual portion 52 the palatal portion 50 includes a thin wire filament 53 which is shaped to lie along the gingival surface of the upper teeth.