There are a number of methods for TMJ treatment and/or bruxism relief, before dental treatments come into it, starting with addressing the causes.
Take a holistic look at your lifestyle, and identify anything that may be leading to the condition.
If you are suffering stress, address the cause of the stress, and undertake activities to reduce stress in your life.
If it’s a postural issue, a physiotherapist can assist by applying massage techniques to relieve tension, assessing your posture, and assigning you exercises to correct postural issues.
If it’s a sleeping issue, take the time to find the right pillow (one that keeps your neck in alignment with your spine).
If it’s dietary, improve your diet, eliminate the use of substances, reduce caffeine, and up your water intake.
Do regular exercises to relieve jaw and neck tension, and use massage techniques to relax your facial muscles. (YouTube has plenty of videos to guide you on the relief of tension and pain associated with teeth grinding and TMD.)
Get quality sleep.
If these methods don’t lead to an improvement in your situation, you may want to try an alternative treatment to combat TMJ pain.