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The number on the tray MUST match the number on the bag it was given in . So if the package says U3 and L3, this means: Upper tray #3 and Lower tray #3. Please take this back to your dentist and notify them of this ASAP. It looks like you may have been given 2 sets of the same tray. Good luck!
I'm not sure the other two doctor commenters even looked at your photos, crispyc. Your aligner # is on the other side in small type (that's not shown in the photos). It has either a U or a L followed by two numbers. For example, your LOWER #3 should say L03 and Upper should say U03. It's usually above your six or seven digit patient identification number. Good luck with your Invisalign, it's a great product and we love doing it for our patients.
If your tray number does not match the package number and it was sealed, you should contact your dentist who will work with Invisalign customer service to sort out the problem and be sure that you are using sequential trays.
If the package was sealed, the tray # should match. If your doctor had already opened the package, he might have put tray #3 in your mouth and put your old tray #2 back in the package. Ask your doc.
Krank5, You can absolutely still do either braces or Invisalign with a missing tooth. We generally fill in the missing tooth with either tooth-colored material for Invislaign or a fake tooth with braces. Talk with your orthodontist about it and I'm sure you can get it done....
In your photo, I'm not sure if that is how your upper and lower teeth actually meet eachother normally, or if you were purposely protruding your lower jaw? An orthodontist will be able to re-align your teeth properly with standard braces, not Invisalign.
Most orthodontic treatment will have a set fee based on your complexity and every step has an associated charge with it part of the set fee decided on. Every office has a different payment plan which they would review with the patient. No reputable dentist/ orthodontist would do work...
