The Facial Pain & Sleep Center, PLC., exists to serve those patients who are suffering from temporomandibular related disorders and/or head, neck and facial pain. Facial Pain is a discipline of dentistry which includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with complex acute and chronic orofacial pain; temporomandibular disorders; orofacial pain; oromotor and jaw behavior disorders; chronic head, neck, and facial pain; as well as the pursuit of knowledge of the underlying pathophysiology and mechanisms of these disorders.
The goals of our practice are quite straightforward: it is our desire to help each individual patient experience the greatest level of comfort and normal function that we can assist him or her establish through our diagnostic and treatment efforts. Though not every individual can experience complete recovery from their problem, almost everyone can expect significant improvement and a better quality of life.
We utilize the latest in diagnostic and therapeutic instrumentation techniques to assist those in need. We look at structural problems having to do with the muscles, cranial nervous system, and the upper part of the body, most specifically, the head, neck and lower jaw. Another area of concern are lifestyle stresses that may be creating undue strain on the physical system.
Each patient's treatment is tailored to their specific issues, with emphasis on the appropriate stressors that have lead to their symptoms. Because of our commitment to serve your specific needs, we provide a specially-trained staff of technical and business professionals who will assist you with any diagnostic, treatment, or financial concerns.
Dr. Ghabi Kaspo has been practicing dentistry, primarily in the field of Orofacial Pain Management and TMJ Disorders for the since 1993. His scholastic achievements include: a D.D.S. and a D. Orth. from Damascus university; a D.D.S. from University of Detroit Mercy; and a Certificate of training in TMJ and Orofacial Pain Management from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He received a Certificate of Training in TMJ and Orofacial Pain Management after completing a one-year full time fellowship program. He also earned a diplomate for the American Board of Orofacial Pain. He is the former president of the Central Branch of the Detroit District Dental Society.
Dr. Kaspo is a Diplomat of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine. Additionally, Dr. Kaspo keeps up with the new issues related to Facial Pain and TMJ Disorders. Also, he has written numerous articles related to TMJ Imaging, Fibromyalgia in TMJ patients, and Sleep Disorders in TMJ patients. He also authored chapters relating to headaches, sleep disorders and TMD in Fibromyalgia. His practice is exclusively devoted to treating Orofacial Pain and TMJ Disorders patients. He believes in a multidisciplinary approach and, it is imperative that he works very closely with his patients and referring doctors to achieve optimal treatment results. Dr. Kaspo is on staff at St. Joseph Mercy Hospital of Pontiac, Henry Ford of Macomb and Wayne State University Detroit Medical Centers.
Dentists can often tell when a patient may have an issue such as sleep apnea. Thats because a dentist is specially trained to see abnormalities in the mouth and throat. Your dentist likely looks at these areas more than anyone else in your life, so theyll be able to tell if youre at risk for a health condition.
An oral appliance is a great alternative to CPAP for people with sleep apnea and snoring. For most people, oral appliances are just as effective as CPAP machines. But oral appliances dont come with all the drawbacks of CPAP machines.