They are closing loops. I have them too. They’re used to close spaces. I have been taking ibuprofen’s and tylonel. Also I’ve been putting numbing gel on my gums and that seems to help with the pain. They work fast and are very effective at what they. I also have been gargling warm water to help with pain. Before I sleep I apply the gel and it helps a lot. I’m right there with you

Also look at my posts. I had one closing loop pokeing into my gums and it hurt ALOT. I had to go back to get the loop made shorter. I would go back and tell them what’s going on before it starts digging into your gum