For years I struggled with jaw pain and the side effects associated with TMJ and apnea. I was having migraines daily, clicking, popping, locking… Plus I had very poor sleeps, as well as clenching constantly and grinding at night. Further, my jaw was so sore all the time. There were times I couldn’t even talk and had restricted my diet to items I didn’t have to chew a lot. Imagine running a marathon and your legs are just so tired you just want to collapse at the finish line. I had that feeling with my jaw… But it never ended. I found myself crying from the pain of it all. So I explored options like braces, elastics, and implants to change the way my jaw behaved and even tried exercises to “strengthen my weak jaw”. What I didn’t realize was that the steps I was taking was actually weakening my jaw and deteriorating the joint even more. I was told the only other option for me was an invasive surgery where my jaw would be broken and reconstructed in a way that didn’t cause me such pain. And the only place to do this surgery was out of country.
Then my dentist phoned me and assured me this was NOT an appropriate route to take. He gave me a referral to Dr. Lawson and I set up a consultation immediately (I couldn’t wait any longer… This had gone on for years). I filled out a survey of my symptoms and pain areas provided by the friendly team and brought that in. My consultation with Dr Lawson was extremely thorough and he was very patient to explain what he was doing and why. I learned that even though I felt just my jaw was the only thing to worry about, my pain was negatively effecting other parts of my body. A lot of the tests seemed a little ” smoke and mirrors” at first, but once explained the reasons behind them made sense. Dr. Lawson also pinpointed my most painful areas and measured how wide I could open my mouth. I was surprised because it was only a few centimeters.
He described a night appliance that would help alleviate the pain because it moved my bottom jaw forward and away from my joint which was extremely deteriorated. Dr. Lawson gave me a full money back guarantee if I didn’t have positive results. I took a chance and committed.
The next day I felt immediate relief. My pain had drastically reduced and my symptoms (though not totally gone) had subsided tremendously. It was literally overnight. I knew something was working and kept wearing the appliance at night until my pain and symptoms were completely gone.
I have had consistent checkups with Dr. Lawson and his fabulous team where I evaluate my progress and they record trends of what has been working. There were times I ground through my appliances but Dr. Lawson has always assured me he can fix it… And he has at no cost. His team also custom made an appliance to suit my needs, as they recognize every jaw and scenario is different. I am very impressed by the lengths the team at his office go to in order to help a patient.
I love how I see Pauline every time I go, because she knows what I have been through and the steps she and Dr. Lawson have taken to help me. The receptionists are very friendly and accommodating.
I am still surprised to think that I considered such an invasive surgery with a long recovery time before searching for a practice like Dr. Lawson’s. Nothing has been invasive and I have never had any “recovery time” or experienced pain with his appliances.
I would highly recommend Dr. Steve Lawson and his staff to anyone considering treatment for TMJ or sleep apnea. He truly cares about and invests in his patients. The treatment is easy… The staff are friendly… The results have been life changing. I cannot thank him enough.

I cannot even begin to put into words how amazing Dr. Lawson is, but I will try! I have been clenching my teeth at night for a number of years, but had never experienced any difficulties as I wore a mouthguard. In December 2013, however, I began to experience jaw pain which progressed over the course of two weeks to the point that I was barely able to open my mouth due to the pain. I live outside of Manitoba, so I initially sought medical attention from so-called specialists in my province. Over the course of 5 months, I spent thousands of dollars on physiotherapy, x-rays, 2 mouth guards, and consultations in an effort to reduce my pain. Although there was some slight improvement in my pain and range of motion, my jaw was still not “normal”. Moreover, I began to experience “lock jaw” upon waking in the morning. I had to continuously attempt to open and close my mouth for several minutes in order to “pop” my jaw back into place. No one knew what was wrong with my jaw, or how to resolve my symptoms. It got to the point where the dentists/specialists did not know what to do for me and I was being referred for a surgical consultation. I am originally from Winnipeg and was making a trip home when someone suggested that I see Dr. Lawson for another opinion. I will admit that I was a bit skeptical as to whether he would be able to help me as I had no luck in the past with the other dentists/specialists, however, I am delighted to tell you that I could not have been more wrong! After looking at my x-rays, Dr. Lawson knew EXACTLY what was wrong with my jaw and how to fix it. He ordered a different kind of mouthguard for me than I had previously had (it has a flange which keeps my jaw forward and prevents me from clenching my teeth at night). My jaw has not locked AT ALL since using this mouthguard! Additionally, my pain is essentially non-existent. Dr. Lawson and his staff have been absolutely amazing in all aspects! They have been incredibly accommodating of my schedule (which is obviously quite restricted due to living out of province), and have been so patient in answering all of my questions. I appreciate that Dr. Lawson lets me speak and actively listens to my concerns; he has a great bedside manner which can be difficult to find. It is quite evident that Dr. Lawson cares about his patients. He has taken time on his days off to meet with me when I am in town and has followed up with me after appointments to ensure that my jaw is doing well and the mouthguard is fitting properly. I would 110% recommend Dr. Lawson. He has literally saved me and I could not be more thankful. Thank you Dr. Lawson!!!

We first met Dr. Lawson just over 16 years ago when my husband got his front teeth knocked out during a hockey game 5 days before our wedding day. My sister-in-law referred us to him and he fixed Lloyd up in time for the wedding! We were both amazed and grateful. As it turned out, all 3 of my children ended up needing braces and, by this time, Dr. Lawson had specialized in TMJ and Orthodontics. Our son, a young adolescent at the time, had a TMJ issue and our twin daughters, as children, had severely crooked teeth. Throughout the years of their various treatments, Dr. Lawson and his staff took excellent care of us – both in terms of their care and the costs. Dr. Lawson was always willing and able to educate us on the steps of their treatment and took the time to discuss and address all of our needs and concerns. He is a fair, reasonable and caring man and a professional in his field. My children all have straight, beautiful teeth, and we are completely satisfied customers. I believe that if you have truly realistic expectations about the outcomes of your treatment, you calmly and reasonably express your concerns, and you allow Dr. Lawson to respond from his expert and caring position, you will find that you have a completely positive experience with Dr. Steven Lawson. He’s a genuinely good person, an excellent Orthodontist and TMJ Specialist, and an overall professional – I would not hesitate to recommend him to anyone! Thank You, Dr. Steve Lawson, for everything!!

I have seen Dr. Lawson for two different treatments over the past couple years- proper jaw placement & veneers. His staff has always been extremely courteous & pleasant. It is also obvious that Dr. Steve is passionate about what he does. He will commit to helping you and working with you until you are fully satisfied with your results. I absolutely love my smile, the placement of my jaw feels and looks great AND my sleep is sweet. I certainly respect he & his team for everything they have done for me… and saying that they have gone the extra mile for me would be a huge understatement. I highly recommend Dr. Steven Lawson!

I’m twenty-nine years old and have suffered with migraines, jaw pain, clicks and pops, facial tenderness, neck and shoulder pain for most of my life. I have seen many specialists over the years for these problems with no success.

It was when my daughter got braces that I met Dr Lawson. Through conversation I had mentioned my concerns regarding my jaw and he explained that he could help me. I decided to schedule an appointment for an assessment. After taking an x-ray of my jaw joint and showing me why I was having so much pain, he had explained the treatment. The first phase was to wear an orthotic appliance during the day that repositioned my bite and a night appliance to prevent me from grinding my teeth. I started wearing the appliances and within two days I noticed a big difference. One week later I could not imagine going without it. I was skeptical at first but once my pain was completely relieved I knew the therapy was helping me.

After approximately five months of wearing the appliances and monthly progress check-ups with Dr Lawson I was ready for phase two. I decided to have braces put on and permanently adjust my bite to the pain free position.

The life change for me is unbelievable. I have no more pain in my face, neck, shoulders, and my headaches, clicks and pops are all gone. My only regret is that I did not start this sooner. I would recommend this treatment to anyone who had had similar problems.

Found Dr Lawson and his staff to be helpful and courteous. He and his staff made an appliance to stop snoring. Instruction on its use was thorough and the results were immediate. Snoring stopped overnight. Thank you Dr Lawson.

Words alone cannot express the difference in the way I feel since undergoing therapy for my TMJ. Imagine headaches so painful that you cannot talk, constant pressure, ringing in the ears, dizzy spells and clicking and popping loud enough for your dinner guests to hear. Well that was me. After a headache that lasted 12 weeks I decided to see Dr Lawson about TMJ therapy. Within days of wearing my orthotic I experienced tremendous relief. The headaches disappeared right away and have not returned, ringing in my ears has diminished tremendously, my dizzy spells are gone and for the first time in years the clicking and popping although not completely gone is minimal. The constant pressure has totally disappeared and best of all, I have a profile. I urge anyone who is diagnosed with TMD to consider this therapy. The therapy is totally painless which is an added bonus and you truly will feel better every single day!

When I first saw Dr. Lawson in 2006, I was seeing a physiotherapist, a massage therapist and a chiropractor for my neck and shoulder pain. I found Dr. Lawson to be both passionate and knowledgeable about jaw dysfunction and, after consultation, went ahead with his treatment plan. It took less than 48 hours from the very first appliance to completely eradicate my pain and once that portion was completed, I also chose to have braces to permanently move my teeth to support the new jaw position. Five years later, Dr. Lawson is now in the midst of providing orthodontic service for both of my daughters, once of whom has autism and absolutely loves him, and he continues to monitor my jaw health – all completely included in the original flat rate fee. The insurance industry is flat out stupid for not recognizing this valuable treatment option, but that has nothing to do with Dr. Lawson’s very capable and smart treatment. Winnipeg very lucky to have him spearheading this type of treatment.

Dr Lawson and staff are absolutely amazing! I appeared at his office after 8 months of headaches and, after 3 days of wearing an appliance, they were gone! He and his staff are the best. I was skeptical, the price is steep, but the result was more than I could have hoped for…complete healing. I am excited that he shares his knowledge with other dentists who are putting on braces…it’s not just about the straight teeth, it’s also about the alignment of the jaw! Thank you so much Dr Lawson and staff…for you compassion and making my wellbeing your priority! Life is definitely better and I sing your praises to all who will listen. Kudos!

The staff and doctor were efficient, knowledgeable and professional. My treatment and experience was excellent.