When I had them, they just said ICE.
Especially for spacers
I have braces, too and I am in my 8th month. They only really hurt when i have to have my wires changed. I usually just take some tylenol and\or tough it out for a few days. So not a fan of beinfg almost 25 with braces haha
But, I do feel your pain, girly! Lol
Tylenol is the only thing that my on approved for pain OTC...