Nutritional Status Testing
Understanding key health markers that can influence oral health, healing, and long-term outcomes. Results are same day.
On this page, you'll find
Why nutritional status matters
What we test for
How results guide care
When testing may be considered
An adjunct to clinical assessment
Fees
Nutritional Status Testing
Understanding key health markers that can influence oral health, healing, and long-term outcomes. Results are same day.
On this page, you'll find
Why nutritional status matters
How results guide care
An adjunct to clinical assessment
What we test for
When testing may be considered
Fees
Why nutritional status matters
Oral health does not exist in isolation.
The health of the gums, bone, and oral tissues, and the way the body responds to dental treatment, are influenced by wider factors including inflammation, blood sugar control, and nutritional status.
At N1 Dental, nutritional status testing is used as a supportive screening tool to help us better understand factors that may influence healing, stability, and long-term outcomes.
What nutritional status testing involves
We offer simple, in-clinic screening for selected health markers, including:
Testing is carried out using a small finger-prick blood sample, with results available within approximately 15 minutes.
Vitamin D – important for bone health, immune function, and tissue healing
CRP (C-reactive protein) – a marker associated with systemic inflammation
HbA1c – an indicator of longer-term blood sugar control
How results help guide care
These results do not provide a medical diagnosis. Instead, they help us:
Identify factors that may influence healing after surgery or gum treatment
Plan treatment timing more thoughtfully
Discuss preventative strategies where appropriate
Decide whether additional support or medical input may be worth considering
In dentistry, healing matters. Patients with more stable nutritional and inflammatory profiles often tolerate treatment more smoothly and recover more predictably.
When nutritional status testing may be considered
Testing may be discussed if you are planning surgical treatment such as extractions, implants, or bone grafting, if you have ongoing gum inflammation or delayed healing, or if you have a history of sensitivity, repeated dental issues, or slow recovery.
It may also be relevant if you want a more comprehensive, preventative approach to care.
It is not required for every patient, and is only recommended where it adds meaningful value.
An adjunct to clinical assessment
Nutritional status testing is not provided in isolation.
At N1 Dental, it is most commonly used as part of a Biological Foundations Plus consultation, alongside a full dental examination and discussion of your medical history.
Results are always interpreted in context and, where appropriate, we may suggest that you discuss findings with your GP or healthcare provider.
Fees
Nutritional status testing
£99 per test
Note : All 3 tests are included as part of Biological Foundations Plus consultation.
If you're interested in whether nutritional status testing may be helpful for you,
The best place to start is a consultation.
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66 Halliford Street, Islington, London, N1 3HF
Located in the heart of Islington
Tube
Highbury & Islington (Victoria line) - 15min walk
Angel (Northern line) - 15min walk
Victoria Line / Overground
Train
Essex Road (National Rail) - 5min walk
Canonbury Station (Overground) - 10min walk
Highbury & Islington (National Rail & Overground) - 15min walk
Bus
21, 38, 73, 341, 476
Stops within 2-5 min walk
Car & Bicycle
Limited paid parking is available on Halliford St & Rheidol Terrace
Bike racks are available just outside the clinic.
VISIT US
Where To Find us
66 Halliford Street, Islington, London, N1 3HF
Located in the heart of Islington
Tube
Highbury & Islington (Victoria line) - 15min walk
Angel (Northern line) - 15min walk
Train
Essex Road (National Rail) - 5min walk
Canonbury Station (Overground) - 10min walk
Highbury & Islington (National Rail & Overground) - 15min walk
Bus
21, 38, 73, 341, 476
Stops within 2-5 min walk
Car & Bicycle
Limited paid parking is available on Halliford St & Rheidol Terrace
Bike racks are available just outside the clinic.
The first biologically minded,
health-led, dental clinic in Islington.
Looking beyond teeth to understand
how oral health fits into the bigger picture.
66-67 Halliford Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 3HF
©2026 N1 Dental - All Rights Reserved
The first biologically minded,
health-led, dental clinic in Islington.
Looking beyond teeth to understand
how oral health fits into the bigger picture.
66-67 Halliford Street,
Islington,
London,
N1 3HF
©2026 N1 Dental - All Rights Reserved