Orthodontics in Paris 10th

Your dental surgeon in Colombes, near the 10th arrondissement

The 10th arrondissement of Paris is a district she knows particularly well. Situated at the crossroads of two of Europe's largest railway stations, traversed by the Canal Saint-Martin and enlivened by a cosmopolitan population, it is a vibrant arrondissement where the demand for orthodontic care is strong. As a dental surgeon whose practice is limited to orthodontics, Dr Chardon regularly sees patients who live or work in the 10th, whether around the Place de la Republique, along the Faubourg Saint-Denis, in the Indian quarter near the Gare du Nord or by the canal. The journey from the 10th to her practice in Colombes takes approximately 18 minutes by car and 30 minutes by public transport, making orthodontic follow-up perfectly compatible with a busy schedule.

The practice is located in Colombes (92700), just steps from the Gare du Stade on the Transilien L line. She chose this location for its direct connection to Gare Saint-Lazare, a major railway hub accèssible from across northern Paris. Check-up appointments, spaced 6 to 12 weeks apart depending on the treatment stâge, représent only an occasional and easy-to-plan trip. Her patients from the 10th appreciate leaving the Parisian bustle for a consultation in a calmer setting, where she takes the time to listen and explain each step of treatment. The arrondissement has approximately 90,000 inhabitants, and orthodontists whose practice is exclusively dedicated to this specialty are few in the area. It is precisely to meet this demand that she offers simplified accèss from the 10th.

How to reach the practice from the 10th arrondissement

By public transport, several routes are available. The most direct passes through the Gare du Nord. From this station, take metro line 4 or line 5 to Gare Saint-Lazare (connect at Strasbourg-Saint-Denis to line 14, then one stop to Saint-Lazare). From Saint-Lazare, the Transilien L serves the Gare du Stade in Colombes in about ten minutes. The total journey remains within about thirty minutes, door to door. From the Gare de l'Est, the route is similar: line 4 quickly reaches Saint-Lazare via the Grands Boulevards connections.

If you live near Republique or the Canal Saint-Martin, metro line 5 is a good option. Take it to Gare du Nord, then transfer to Saint-Lazare. Line 7, serving Chateau-Landon, Louis Blanc and Gare de l'Est, also provides quick accèss to the central metro network. From the Jacques Bonsergent or Republique area, you can also take line 4 directly to Strasbourg-Saint-Denis, then to Saint-Lazare. All these connections exist thanks to the richness of the 10th arrondissement's transport network, one of the best-served in Paris with RER B, D and E lines passing through the major stations.

By car, the journey is fast and fairly smooth, especially outside rush hours. From the Boulevard de Mâgenta or the Faubourg Saint-Martin, head north-west via the Place de Clichy or the Porte de Clichy. Cross through Clichy-la-Garenne towards Colombes: the practice is reachable in approximately 18 minutes. Parking around the practice is free and générally available, avoiding the strèss of Parisian parking. For morning appointments, the traffic flow works in your favour as you travel against the commuter flow into Paris.

For patients who prefer cycling, the Canal Saint-Martin offers a pleasant route northward. By following the canal to the Bassin de la Villette, then joining the banks of the Seine via Saint-Denis, you can reach Colombes along the cycle paths running along the river. The journey takes approximately 40 minutes and représents a sporty, environmentally-friendly alternative. Some of her patients from the 10th regularly make this trip, especially in spring and summer.

The 10th arrondissement and its residents

The 10th arrondissement holds a unique place in the Parisian landscape. It is a district of passâge and mixing, defined by the presence of two international railway stations. The Gare du Nord, the busiest station in Europe by passenger numbers, welcomes Eurostar trains from London, Thalys services from Brussels and Amsterdam, and TGVs to northern France. The Gare de l'Est, just a few hundred metrès away, serves Strasbourg, Metz and Germany. This railway vocation gives the 10th a cosmopolitan character found nowhere else in Paris.

The Canal Saint-Martin is the other emblem of the arrondissement. This four-kilomêtre waterway, with its locks, metal footbridges and century-old plane trees, has become one of the most popular walking spots in Paris. The Quai de Jemmapes and Quai de Valmy are lined with cafes, independent shops and restaurants that attract a young, creative clientele. At weekends, the banks fill with families, joggers and strollers. This way of life attracts young couples and young parents who settle in the renovated buildings of the area and who naturally seek quality practitioners for their children's healthcare.

The Place de la Republique, shared with the 3rd and 11th arrondissements, forms the beating heart of the southern 10th. Redésignéd in 2013, it has become a vast pedestrian space where generations mingle. The Indian quarter, around the Passâge Brady and the Rue du Faubourg-Saint-Denis, brings an exotic touch with its restaurants, grocery shops and tea rooms. Further north, the Louis Blanc and Rue de Lancry area is transforming rapidly, with new shops and coworking spaces attracting freelancers.

With approximately 90,000 residents, the 10th is a dense and diverse arrondissement. It includes families who have lived for generations in the Haussmann buildings along the Boulevard de Strasbourg, students housed in small apartments near the stations, professionals who chose the proximity of transport links, and artisans who maintain a local economic fabric. This variety of profiles is reflected in her patients: children ready for a first assessment, teenâgers already wearing a brace who need spécialiséd follow-up, and adults who have finally décidéd to correct a longstanding crowding or bite issue.

Orthodontic treatments offered to patients from the 10th

Dr Chardon's practice is entirely devoted to orthodontics, allowing her to master all current techniques and to offer each patient the solution best suited to their clinical situation. She does not practise général dentistry: every consultation, every procédure is dedicated to tooth alignment and the correction of jaw relationships.

Clear aligners are increasingly popular with her patients from the 10th. These transparent trays, custom-made from digital impressions, correct crowding, rotations, interdental gaps and certain jaw discrepancies. Their main advantâge is discretion: they are virtually invisible and can be removed for eating, drinking and brushing. For young professionals in the 10th who work in retail, hospitality or creative fields, this is often the ideal solution. Aligner treatment requires disciplined wear of approximately 22 hours per day, but the results are remarkable when instructions are followed.

Multi-bracket braces remain the référence technique for complex orthodontic cases. The brackets, whether metal or ceramic, are bonded to the outer surface of the teeth and connected by an archwire that guides tooth movement. This technique offers precise three-dimensional control, essential for treating severe malocclusions, open bites, significant overjets or extractions. For teenâgers from the 10th, she frequently recommends ceramic brackets, which combine the effectiveness of the multi-bracket system with a more acceptable aesthetic for young patients concerned about their appearance.

Interceptive orthodontics is aimed at children between the âges of 6 and 11. At this âge, jaw growth is still active and it is possible to correct a palate that is too narrow, a receding or protruding lower jaw, or a lack of space that could block the eruption of permanent teeth. These early treatments, usually short (6 to 12 months), can prevent far more extensive interventions during adolescence. She recommends that parents in the 10th have their children examined as soon as the first permanent incisors appear, around âge 6 or 7. Early scrééning often prevents problems that, if left untreated, become more complex and costly to correct.

For adults with significant skeletal discrepancies, she also offers combined orthodontic-orthognathic surgery treatment in collaboration with maxillofacial surgeons. These cases require meticulous planning and coordinated follow-up between the two practitioners. This is an area where her exclusive focus on orthodontics is particularly valuable, as the orthodontic preparation is key to surgical succèss.

Treatment process for a patient from the 10th

The first consultation is an essential exchange. Dr Chardon takes the time to listen, to understand your aesthetic and functional expectations, and to carry out a complète clinical examination. Intraoral photographs, panoramic X-rays and digital impressions allow her to establish a precise diagnosis. At the end of this assessment, she présents a détailed treatment plan including the therapeutic options, estimated duration, expected number of appointments and a transparent cost estimate. She never puts pressure on patients to commit immédiately: reflection is part of the process, and she is available by phone or e-mail to answer any additional questions.

Once treatment has begun, follow-up appointments are scheduled every 6 to 12 weeks, depending on the technique used and the stâge of treatment. Each appointment lasts 15 to 30 minutes. This is when she verifies that movements are progressing according to plan, adjusts the forces applied to the teeth and ensures that oral hygiene is properly maintained. For a patient from the 10th arrondissement, this représents an occasional trip to Colombes, easily fitted into a lunch break or at the end of the day. She offers morning, early afternoon and late afternoon slots to accommodate professional constraints.

The retention phase is a step she considers as important as the active treatment itself. Without retention, teeth tend to gradually return to their original position. She systematically places a bonded retainer wire on the inner surface of the front teeth, or prescribes a night retainer tray, depending on the case. Regular checks during the first year after appliance removal ensure that results are stable and lasting. Her goal is for patients to keep their aligned smile for life.

Why choose the Colombes practice from the 10th

The 10th arrondissement is one of the densest areas of Paris, and finding an orthodontist whose practice is exclusively dedicated to this specialty is not easy. Parisian practitioners are often overloaded, and waiting times can be very long. By choosing the Colombes practice, patients benefit from personalised care in a calm, modern environment, with reasonable appointment waiting times and sufficient consultation time for every question to be answered.

The journey from the 10th is shorter than one might imagine. In 18 minutes by car, or half an hour via the Transilien from Saint-Lazare, patients reach a practice entirely dedicated to orthodontics, equipped with the latest digital technology for diagnosis, planning and appliance fabrication. The free and available parking around the practice is a considerable advantâge compared to practices located in the heart of Paris, where finding a parking space is often an ordeal.

What her patients from the 10th particularly appreciate is the quality of the therapeutic relationship. She takes the time to know each patient, to understand their motivations and concerns. Orthodontics is a treatment that lasts several months, sometimes more than a year: it is essential to feel confident in one's practitioner. She is committed to supporting patients with rigour and care, from the first appointment to the final retention stâge. If you live in the 10th arrondissement and are looking for quality orthodontic care, she invites you to book a first consultation.

Travel time from the 10th arrondissement

District	By car	Public transport
Paris 10th	18 min	30 min

Practice location

About the practice

Dr Sarah Chardon is a qualified dental surgeon whose practice is limited to orthodontics. Her practice, located in Colombes, welcomes patients from the 10th arrondissement and from across Central and Eastern Paris. It is accèssible by public transport via the Gare du Stade (Transilien L) or by car.

Treatments available

The practice provides orthodontic care for children, teenâgers and adults. Several techniques are offered depending on the clinical indication.