{"id":5174,"date":"2026-02-23T11:28:31","date_gmt":"2026-02-23T04:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/?p=5174"},"modified":"2026-02-23T13:53:30","modified_gmt":"2026-02-23T06:53:30","slug":"surface-filling-vs-per-tooth-filling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/surface-filling-vs-per-tooth-filling\/","title":{"rendered":"Surface Filling vs Per Tooth Filling \u2013 What&#8217;s the Difference?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #top\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#top\" data-title=\"top\"><a name=\"top\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-265615621\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Ever looked at your dental bill and wondered, <strong>&#8220;Why am I charged per surface for just one tooth?&#8221;<\/strong> Understanding surface filling can save you from unexpected costs. Let Smile Signature break down exactly how dentists count tooth surfaces and why pricing per surface is actually fairer for your wallet!<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-265615621 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-265615621 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"#How-Dentists-Count-Tooth-Surfaces-A-Simple-Guide\" class=\"button primary is-gloss lowercase hide-for-small\" style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n\t\t<span>How Dentists Count Tooth Surfaces - A Simple Guide<\/span>\n\t<i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/a>\n\n\n<a href=\"#\u0e27\u0e34\u0e18\u0e35\u0e19\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e14\u0e49\u0e32\u0e19\u0e43\u0e19\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e14\u0e1f\u0e31\u0e19-\u0e2d\u0e18\u0e34\u0e1a\u0e32\u0e22\u0e41\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e02\u0e49\u0e32\u0e43\u0e08\u0e07\u0e48\u0e32\u0e22\" class=\"button primary is-gloss lowercase expand show-for-small\" style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n\t\t<span>\u0e27\u0e34\u0e18\u0e35\u0e19\u0e31\u0e1a\u0e14\u0e49\u0e32\u0e19\u0e43\u0e19\u0e01\u0e32\u0e23\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e14\u0e1f\u0e31\u0e19 \u0e41\u0e1a\u0e1a\u0e40\u0e02\u0e49\u0e32\u0e43\u0e08\u0e07\u0e48\u0e32\u0e22<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-519925856\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-519925856 {\n  padding-top: 36px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e23\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e0d-\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e14\u0e1f\u0e31\u0e19\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e49\u0e32\u0e19\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e23\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e0d-\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e14\u0e1f\u0e31\u0e19\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e49\u0e32\u0e19\" data-title=\"\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e23\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e0d \u0e2d\u0e38\u0e14\u0e1f\u0e31\u0e19\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e49\u0e32\u0e19 vs \u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e0b\u0e35\u0e48 \u0e15\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e01\u0e31\u0e19\u0e2d\u0e22\u0e48\u0e32\u0e07\u0e44\u0e23\"><a name=\"\u0e2a\u0e32\u0e23\u0e1a\u0e31\u0e0d-\u0e2d\u0e38\u0e14\u0e1f\u0e31\u0e19\u0e15\u0e48\u0e2d\u0e14\u0e49\u0e32\u0e19\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_452418910\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-radius:20px;border-width:3px 3px 3px 3px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2820586173\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2>Table of Contents : Surface vs. Per-Tooth Fillings <span style=\"color: #808080; font-size: 55%;\">[Click to read by topic]<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2820586173 {\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  color: rgb(36, 36, 36);\n}\n#text-2820586173 > * {\n  color: rgb(36, 36, 36);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2820586173 {\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-2820586173 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:1px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-148177755\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1131085921\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2712336167\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#What-Does-Tooth-Filling-Actually-Help-With\">What Does Tooth Filling Actually Help With?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#What-Is-Surface-Filling-Why-Is-Tooth-Filling-Charged-Per-Surface\">What Is Surface Filling? Why Is Tooth Filling Charged Per Surface?<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#How-Dentists-Count-Tooth-Surfaces-A-Simple-Guide\">How Dentists Count Tooth Surfaces &#8211; A Simple Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Tooth-Filling-Prices-Per-Surface-vs-Per-Tooth\">Tooth Filling Prices: Per Surface vs. Per Tooth<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Tooth-Filling-Care-Tips-What-to-Avoid\">Tooth Filling : Care Tips &amp; What to Avoid<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Post-care-Instructions-for-Tooth-Fillings\">Post care Instructions for Tooth Fillings<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#Summary\">Summary : Surface Filling vs Per Tooth Filling<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2712336167 {\n  font-size: 0.95rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2712336167 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-2712336167 {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1131085921 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n  margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\n<style>\n#section_452418910 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n  padding-bottom: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/section>\n\t\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:1px;\"><\/div>\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1490371321\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1490371321 {\n  padding-top: 36px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #What-Does-Tooth-Filling-Actually-Help-With\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#What-Does-Tooth-Filling-Actually-Help-With\" data-title=\"What Does Tooth Filling Actually Help With?\"><a name=\"What-Does-Tooth-Filling-Actually-Help-With\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1858660342\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2>What Does Tooth Filling Actually Help With?<\/h2>\n<hr>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1858660342 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(36, 36, 36);\n}\n#text-1858660342 > * {\n  color: rgb(36, 36, 36);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1858660342 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3475757812\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>To understand pricing and treatment plans, patients must first distinguish between the two primary objectives of dental fillings<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3475757812 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3475757812 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row align-center\"  id=\"row-1288236819\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-870647962\" class=\"col medium-4 small-9 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_2089366742\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"280\" src=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dental-fillings-Composite-Resin.jpg\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"dental fillings Composite Resin\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_2089366742 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"text-1515237902\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3><strong>1. Restorative Fillings (Treating Decay)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1515237902 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-1515237902 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1515237902 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-4219974723\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>This involves the removal of infected tooth structure caused by decay. The void is then restored using high-strength materials capable of bearing occlusal (chewing) load. This seals the tooth surface effectively to arrest the progression of cavities.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4219974723 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-4219974723 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1058724818\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3><strong>2. Aesthetic Filling (Cosmetic Dentistry)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1058724818 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-1058724818 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1058724818 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-960532174\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>This procedure is not intended for treating pathology or decay. rather, it is used to reshape teeth or close spaces (diastemas) solely for cosmetic enhancement.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-960532174 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-960532174 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3140782770\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Read More : <span style=\"color: #00aae7;\"><a style=\"color: #00aae7;\" href=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/services\/fillings\/\">Dental Fillings with Composite Resin<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3140782770 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3140782770 {\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-427966028\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-427966028 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #What-Is-Surface-Filling-Why-Is-Tooth-Filling-Charged-Per-Surface\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#What-Is-Surface-Filling-Why-Is-Tooth-Filling-Charged-Per-Surface\" data-title=\"What Is Surface Filling? Why Is Tooth Filling Charged Per Surface?\"><a name=\"What-Is-Surface-Filling-Why-Is-Tooth-Filling-Charged-Per-Surface\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2190516589\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2>What Is Surface Filling? Why Is Tooth Filling Charged Per Surface?<\/h2>\n<hr>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2190516589 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-2190516589 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2190516589 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-4010336116\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Imagine one tooth as a small box-shaped building or a row house sitting next to other teeth. Each tooth has multiple surfaces, and dividing a tooth into these surfaces is important when evaluating the cost and complexity of a dental filling.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-4010336116 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-4010336116 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row align-center\"  id=\"row-123578580\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-67402701\" class=\"col medium-7 small-12 large-7\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_628729122\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover dark\" style=\"padding-top:61%;\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" src=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dental-checkup-at-smile-signature-clinic.webp\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dental-checkup-at-smile-signature-clinic.webp 800w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dental-checkup-at-smile-signature-clinic-600x400.webp 600w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dental-checkup-at-smile-signature-clinic-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_628729122 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"text-2582441212\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>That\u2019s because the difficulty of the procedure varies significantly depending on which surfaces are affected.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2582441212 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2582441212 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3605206145\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>This difference in complexity is precisely why dentists price fillings <strong>per surface rather than per tooth<\/strong> \u2014 and it actually works in the patient&#8217;s favor.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3605206145 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3605206145 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-1112195807\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1112195807 {\n  padding-top: 18px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"row align-middle align-center\"  id=\"row-1588491545\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-744899845\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-left\" style=\"background-color:rgba(242, 242, 242, 0.174);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:rgba(196, 196, 196, 0.436);border-radius:22px;border-width:0px 0px 0px 5px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2072595799\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2072595799-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-when-is-a-per-tooth-filling-used?-(read-more)\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2072595799-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>When is a Per Tooth Filling Used? (Read More)<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2072595799-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2072595799-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-679975723\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2>per tooth filling<\/h2>\n<hr>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-679975723 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-679975723 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-679975723 {\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-679975723 {\n    font-size: 0.85rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1381350614\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>A &#8220;per tooth&#8221; filling is a dental procedure primarily chosen for cosmetic purposes, which makes it quite different from standard fillings used to treat tooth decay. The main goal of this approach is to enhance the shape and overall proportions of the tooth to create a more beautiful smile.<\/p>\n<p>It is an ideal solution for cosmetic corrections such as closing gaps between front teeth (diastema), and improving the size, shape, alignment, color, and surface smoothness of a tooth. Because the objective is to make the treated tooth blend flawlessly with your surrounding natural teeth, the dentist must evaluate, design, and treat the issue on a &#8220;per tooth&#8221; basis.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1381350614 {\n  font-size: 1rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1381350614 {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-744899845 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 23px 3px 3px 3px;\n  border-radius: 22px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-744899845 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 24px 18px 12px 19px;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #col-744899845 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 6px 10px 6px 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-591795712\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-763985700\" class=\"col small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\" style=\"background-color:rgba(227, 227, 227, 0.198);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t<div class=\"is-border\"\n\t\tstyle=\"border-color:rgb(73, 170, 239);border-width:0px 0px 0px 3px;\">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2539901895\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<blockquote>\n<p>Not sure which filling you need? Book a dental check-up for an accurate diagnosis.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2539901895 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n  text-align: center;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2539901895 {\n    font-size: 1.2rem;\n    text-align: center;\n  }\n}\n@media (min-width:850px) {\n  #text-2539901895 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<a href=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/contact\/enquire-online\/\" class=\"button secondary is-large lowercase\" style=\"border-radius:99px;\">\n\t<i class=\"icon-clock\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>\t<span>Book an Appointment<\/span>\n\t<\/a>\n\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-763985700 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 27px 14px 7px 15px;\n  margin: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-763985700 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 25px 4px 7px 28px;\n    margin: 0px 0px 0px -2px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-5249304\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-5249304 {\n  padding-top: 36px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #How-Dentists-Count-Tooth-Surfaces-A-Simple-Guide\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#How-Dentists-Count-Tooth-Surfaces-A-Simple-Guide\" data-title=\"How Dentists Count Tooth Surfaces - A Simple Guid\"><a name=\"How-Dentists-Count-Tooth-Surfaces-A-Simple-Guide\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1719900963\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2>How Dentists Count Tooth Surfaces <span style=\"color: #808080;\">&#8211;<\/span> <span style=\"color: #808080;\">A Simple Guide<\/span><\/h2>\n<hr>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1719900963 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-1719900963 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1719900963 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1812588635\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>If your dentist mentions a &#8220;multi-surface filling,&#8221; they are referring to these 5 areas. Knowing these will help you estimate your surface filling costs:<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1812588635 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1812588635 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<div class=\"tabbed-content\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<ul class=\"nav nav-line nav-vertical nav-normal nav-size-large nav-left\" role=\"tablist\"><li id=\"tab-1.-occlusal-surface\" class=\"tab active has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_1.-occlusal-surface\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"true\" aria-controls=\"tab_1.-occlusal-surface\"><span>1. Occlusal Surface<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tab-2.-buccal-or-labial-surface\" class=\"tab has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_2.-buccal-or-labial-surface\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab_2.-buccal-or-labial-surface\"><span>2. Buccal or Labial Surface<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tab-3.-lingual-or-palatal-surface\" class=\"tab has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_3.-lingual-or-palatal-surface\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab_3.-lingual-or-palatal-surface\"><span>3. Lingual or Palatal Surface<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tab-4.-mesial-surface\" class=\"tab has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_4.-mesial-surface\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab_4.-mesial-surface\"><span>4. Mesial Surface<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li id=\"tab-5.-distal-surface\" class=\"tab has-icon\" role=\"presentation\"><a href=\"#tab_5.-distal-surface\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab_5.-distal-surface\"><span>5. Distal Surface<\/span><\/a><\/li><\/ul><div class=\"tab-panels\"><div id=\"tab_1.-occlusal-surface\" class=\"panel active entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-1.-occlusal-surface\">\n\n<div class=\"row align-middle align-center\"  id=\"row-333821104\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1849262394\" class=\"col medium-4 small-10 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1628867570\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Occlusal.webp\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"Tooth Surfaces Occlusal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Occlusal.webp 600w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Occlusal-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Occlusal-280x280.webp 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1628867570 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1686485606\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1046578721\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3><strong>1. Occlusal Surface<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1046578721 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-1046578721 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1046578721 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1509322409\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>The &#8220;top&#8221; of the tooth used for chewing.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1509322409 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1509322409 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab_2.-buccal-or-labial-surface\" class=\"panel entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-2.-buccal-or-labial-surface\">\n\n<div class=\"row align-middle align-center\"  id=\"row-1113323600\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-8720106\" class=\"col medium-4 small-10 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1345275626\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Buccal-Labial.webp\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"Tooth Surfaces Buccal Labial\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Buccal-Labial.webp 600w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Buccal-Labial-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Buccal-Labial-280x280.webp 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1345275626 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-272081827\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3813663300\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3><strong>2. Buccal or Labial Surface<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3813663300 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-3813663300 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3813663300 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1619131498\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>The &#8220;outside&#8221; facing your cheek or lips.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1619131498 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1619131498 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab_3.-lingual-or-palatal-surface\" class=\"panel entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-3.-lingual-or-palatal-surface\">\n\n<div class=\"row align-middle align-center\"  id=\"row-34737537\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-88686665\" class=\"col medium-4 small-10 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1264667209\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Lingual-Palatal.webp\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"Tooth Surfaces Lingual Palatal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Lingual-Palatal.webp 600w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Lingual-Palatal-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Lingual-Palatal-280x280.webp 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1264667209 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1626824950\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-151467674\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3><strong>3. Lingual or Palatal Surface<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-151467674 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-151467674 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-151467674 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1831696911\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>The &#8220;inside&#8221; facing your tongue or palate.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1831696911 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1831696911 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab_4.-mesial-surface\" class=\"panel entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-4.-mesial-surface\">\n\n<div class=\"row align-middle align-center\"  id=\"row-1042345988\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1779061698\" class=\"col medium-4 small-10 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_98718235\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Mesial.webp\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"Tooth Surfaces Mesial\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Mesial.webp 600w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Mesial-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Mesial-280x280.webp 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_98718235 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-190019010\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-107553013\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3><strong>4. Mesial Surface<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-107553013 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-107553013 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-107553013 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-833142372\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>The side of the tooth touching the tooth in front.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-833142372 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-833142372 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"tab_5.-distal-surface\" class=\"panel entry-content\" role=\"tabpanel\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-5.-distal-surface\">\n\n<div class=\"row align-middle align-center\"  id=\"row-206237678\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1650228986\" class=\"col medium-4 small-10 large-4\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_413488276\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner dark\" >\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Distal.webp\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"Tooth Surfaces Distal\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Distal.webp 600w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Distal-400x400.webp 400w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Tooth-Surfaces-Distal-280x280.webp 280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_413488276 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-705586660\" class=\"col medium-8 small-12 large-8\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-1926809206\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3><strong>5. Distal Surface<\/strong><\/h3>\n<hr>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1926809206 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-1926809206 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1926809206 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2321449122\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>The side of the tooth touching the tooth behind.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2321449122 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2321449122 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1318593670\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1318593670 {\n  padding-top: 36px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-686700804\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-686700804 {\n  padding-top: 17px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #gap-686700804 {\n    padding-top: 45px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #Tooth-Filling-Prices-Per-Surface-vs-Per-Tooth\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#Tooth-Filling-Prices-Per-Surface-vs-Per-Tooth\" data-title=\"Tooth Filling Prices - Per Surface vs. Per Tooth\"><a name=\"Tooth-Filling-Prices-Per-Surface-vs-Per-Tooth\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-2883304333\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2><span style=\"color: #808080;\">Tooth Filling Prices &#8211;<\/span> Per Surface vs. Per Tooth<\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2883304333 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(36, 36, 36);\n}\n#text-2883304333 > * {\n  color: rgb(36, 36, 36);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2883304333 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-427669622\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>See Prices &amp; Promos: Fillings, Scaling<span style=\"color: #00aae7;\"> @Smile Signature<\/span> (<a href=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/fees\/\">Click<\/a>)<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-427669622 {\n  font-size: 0.9rem;\n  text-align: left;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-427669622 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-427669622 {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2549070503\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<div style=\"overflow-x: auto; border-radius: 18px; box-shadow: 0 6px 20px rgba(0,0,0,.08);\">\n<table style=\"width: 100%; border-collapse: separate; border-spacing: 0; min-width: 720px; border-radius: 18px; overflow: hidden; font-size: 18px; line-height: 1.8; color: #000;\">\n<thead>\n<tr style=\"background: linear-gradient(135deg,#009edc,#11b7df); color: #fff; font-size: 19px; font-weight: bold;\">\n<th style=\"padding: 18px; text-align: left;\">Tooth Filling Prices<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 18px; text-align: left;\">Unit<\/th>\n<th style=\"padding: 18px; text-align: center;\">Price in Thai Baht<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody><!-- 1 -->\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 18px; background: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6f1f8; border-right: 1px solid #e6f1f8; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\">Amalgam Filling<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 18px; background: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6f1f8; border-right: 1px solid #e6f1f8; color: #000;\">surface<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 18px; background: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6f1f8; color: #000000; text-align: center;\">600<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 18px; background: #f3faff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6f1f8; border-right: 1px solid #e6f1f8; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\">Tooth-Colored Filling (Composite Resin)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 18px; background: #f3faff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6f1f8; border-right: 1px solid #e6f1f8; color: #000;\">surface<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 18px; background: #f3faff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6f1f8; color: #000000; text-align: center;\">1,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding: 18px; background: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6f1f8; border-right: 1px solid #e6f1f8; font-weight: bold; color: #000;\">Teeth Gap Filling<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 18px; background: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6f1f8; border-right: 1px solid #e6f1f8; color: #000;\">tooth<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding: 18px; background: #ffffff; border-bottom: 1px solid #e6f1f8; color: #000000; text-align: center;\">3,500 \u2013 5,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2549070503 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2549070503 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-673322025\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-673322025 {\n  padding-top: 17px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #gap-673322025 {\n    padding-top: 20px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"accordion\">\n\n\t<div id=\"accordion-168163111\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-168163111-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-amalgam-%20filling\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-168163111-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Amalgam  Filling<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-168163111-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-168163111-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-742219647\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><b>Amalgam&nbsp; Filling : <\/b>durable silver-colored restorations commonly used for back teeth.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-742219647 {\n  font-size: 0.9rem;\n  text-align: left;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-742219647 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-742219647 {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-2141530634\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-2141530634-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-tooth-colored-filling\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-2141530634-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Tooth-Colored Filling<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-2141530634-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-2141530634-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3082764885\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><b>Tooth-Colored Filling (Composite Resin) : <\/b>Composite resin fillings are tooth-colored materials designed to blend naturally with your smile.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3082764885 {\n  font-size: 0.9rem;\n  text-align: left;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-3082764885 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3082764885 {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"accordion-1966537232\" class=\"accordion-item\">\n\t\t<a id=\"accordion-1966537232-label\" class=\"accordion-title plain\" href=\"#accordion-item-teeth-gap-filling\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-1966537232-content\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle\"><i class=\"icon-angle-down\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Teeth Gap Filling<\/span>\n\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t<div id=\"accordion-1966537232-content\" class=\"accordion-inner\" aria-labelledby=\"accordion-1966537232-label\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-140682501\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p><b>Teeth Gap Filling : <\/b>Gap filling (diastema closure) is typically charged per tooth because the treatment focuses on reshaping and building up the entire visible surface of the tooth for aesthetic improvement, rather than repairing specific decayed surfaces.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-140682501 {\n  font-size: 0.9rem;\n  text-align: left;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-140682501 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-140682501 {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:1px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row align-middle align-center\"  id=\"row-1779134286\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-1627450477\" class=\"col medium-12 small-12 large-12\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner text-center\" style=\"background-color:rgba(221, 241, 255, 0.436);\" >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3884112336\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h3><strong>Tel :<\/strong> <a href=\"tel:+66830950218\">083 095 0218<\/a>&nbsp; or <span style=\"font-size: 95%;\"><strong>Line ID :<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/line.me\/R\/ti\/p\/%40vub7523d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone  wp-image-2780\" src=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Line-ID-@smilesignature.png\" alt=\"\u0e17\u0e33\u0e19\u0e31\u0e14\u0e17\u0e33\u0e1f\u0e31\u0e19\" width=\"203\" height=\"67\"><\/a><\/span><\/h3>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3884112336 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n  text-align: center;\n  color: rgb(77, 77, 77);\n}\n#text-3884112336 > * {\n  color: rgb(77, 77, 77);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3884112336 {\n    font-size: 1.1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#col-1627450477 > .col-inner {\n  padding: 14px 10px 15px 10px;\n  border-radius: 76px;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #col-1627450477 > .col-inner {\n    padding: 24px 10px 24px 10px;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-1633226704\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1633226704 {\n  padding-top: 36px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #Tooth-Filling-Care-Tips-What-to-Avoid\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#Tooth-Filling-Care-Tips-What-to-Avoid\" data-title=\"Deep Cavity? 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Here&#8217;s Why Treatment Doesn&#8217;t Stop at a Filling<\/h2>\n<hr>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1474654720 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-1474654720 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1474654720 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<div class=\"row row-collapse align-center\"  id=\"row-1703091038\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-897404837\" class=\"col hide-for-small medium-5 small-12 large-5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_2087215254\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover dark\" style=\"padding-top:65%;\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-nantreda-Oral-Maxillofacial-Surgeon-Dentists-Thailand.webp\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"oral surgeon\" srcset=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-nantreda-Oral-Maxillofacial-Surgeon-Dentists-Thailand.webp 800w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-nantreda-Oral-Maxillofacial-Surgeon-Dentists-Thailand-711x400.webp 711w, https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/dr-nantreda-Oral-Maxillofacial-Surgeon-Dentists-Thailand-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_2087215254 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"col-569574180\" class=\"col medium-5 small-10 large-5\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div class=\"img has-hover x md-x lg-x y md-y lg-y\" id=\"image_1213377380\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"img-inner image-cover dark\" style=\"padding-top:65%;\">\n\t\t\t<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/02\/Stage-3-tooth-decay.webp\" class=\"attachment-original size-original\" alt=\"\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n<style>\n#image_1213377380 {\n  width: 100%;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\n\n<\/div>\n\t<div id=\"gap-208309173\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-208309173 {\n  padding-top: 17px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-591310877\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>If a cavity progresses deep enough to reach the tooth\u2019s nerve and pulp chamber, a simple dental filling is no longer sufficient. At this stage, the infection has affected the inner tissue of the tooth, and proper treatment is required to prevent further complications.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-591310877 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-591310877 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-880350343\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>In such cases, root canal treatment must be performed first. During the procedure, the infected or damaged pulp is removed, the root canals are carefully cleaned and disinfected, and the space is sealed to eliminate bacteria and relieve pain.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-880350343 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-880350343 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-3685199293\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Once the root canal treatment is completed and the tooth is stable, a dental crown is placed over the treated tooth. The crown restores the tooth\u2019s shape, strength, and chewing function, while also protecting it from fracture.<\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3685199293 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3685199293 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-1525309813\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1525309813 {\n  padding-top: 45px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #Post-care-Instructions-for-Tooth-Fillings\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#Post-care-Instructions-for-Tooth-Fillings\" data-title=\"Post care Instructions for Tooth Fillings\"><a name=\"Post-care-Instructions-for-Tooth-Fillings\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3342431105\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2>Post care Instructions for Tooth Fillings<\/h2>\n<hr>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3342431105 {\n  font-size: 1.1rem;\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n#text-3342431105 > * {\n  color: rgb(59, 59, 59);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3342431105 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-1286662654\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Avoid Hard &amp; Sticky Foods :<\/strong> Do not chew hard, crunchy, or sticky foods to prevent the filling from cracking or coming loose.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be Careful with Hot &amp; Cold Foods :<\/strong> Temporary tooth sensitivity is normal and usually improves within 1\u20132 weeks.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Limit Dark-Colored Drinks :<\/strong> Tea, coffee, red wine, and dark sodas may stain tooth-colored fillings, especially in the first few days.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Check Your Bite :<\/strong> If your filling feels too high or painful when chewing, visit your dentist for adjustment.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Maintain Good Oral Hygiene :<\/strong> Brush properly, floss daily, and clean between teeth to prevent food buildup around the filled area.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Schedule Regular Check-Ups :<\/strong> Visit your dentist every 6 months to monitor your fillings and overall oral health.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1286662654 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1286662654 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-938483310\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-938483310 {\n  padding-top: 8px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3135800428\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<hr>\n<p><strong>Read More : <span style=\"color: #00aae7;\"><a style=\"color: #00aae7;\" href=\"https:\/\/smilesignature.com\/en\/services\/fillings\/\">Post care Instructions for Composite Tooth Fillings<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3135800428 {\n  font-size: 1.05rem;\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3135800428 {\n    font-size: 0.95rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"gap-1027897470\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1027897470 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n<div class=\"text-center\"><div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" ><\/div><\/div>\n\n<span class=\"scroll-to\" data-label=\"Scroll to: #Summary\" data-bullet=\"false\" data-link=\"#Summary\" data-title=\"Summary\"><a name=\"Summary\"><\/a><\/span>\n\n\n\t<section class=\"section\" id=\"section_1748383694\">\n\t\t<div class=\"section-bg fill\" >\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ux-shape-divider ux-shape-divider--top ux-shape-divider--style-curve-invert\">\n\t\t<svg viewBox=\"0 0 1000 100\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" preserveAspectRatio=\"none\">\n\t<path class=\"ux-shape-fill\" d=\"M500 47.0297C184.4 47.0297 -26 100 -26 100H1026C1026 100 815.6 47.0297 500 47.0297ZM1026 -5.94059H-26V-7H1026V-5.94059Z\"\/>\n<\/svg>\n\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\t\t<div class=\"section-content relative\">\n\t\t\t\n\n\t<div id=\"gap-1412297196\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; height:auto;\">\n\t\t\n<style>\n#gap-1412297196 {\n  padding-top: 30px;\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\n\t<div id=\"text-3686570146\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<h2>Summary <span style=\"color: #808080;\">Surface Filling vs Per Tooth Filling<\/span><\/h2>\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3686570146 {\n  font-size: 1.35rem;\n  color: rgb(70, 70, 70);\n}\n#text-3686570146 > * {\n  color: rgb(70, 70, 70);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3686570146 {\n    font-size: 1.05rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n\t<div id=\"text-2498182976\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\n\n<p>Not all cavities are the same and neither are their costs. Because each additional surface affected by decay requires a more complex and time-consuming restoration,<\/p>\n<p>pricing per surface filling is the fairest and most accurate way to reflect the work involved. The simplest way to keep both treatment and costs to a minimum? 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