Orthodontics in Paris 20th
Dr Chardon's practice in Colombes is accèssible in 25 minutes by car from the 20th arrondissement of Paris.
Your dental surgeon in Colombes, near the 20th arrondissement
Dr Sarah Chardon is a dental surgeon whose practice is limited to orthodontics, and her practice is located in Colombes, in the Hauts-de-Seine department. Although the 20th arrondissement is situated in eastern Paris, the connection between Menilmontant and Colombes is smoother than one might think. By taking the Boulevard Peripherique from the Porte de Bagnolet or the Porte de Vincennes, then the A86, the car journey takes approximately twenty-five minutes outside rush hours. By public transport, metro line 2 or line 3 can reach Gare Saint-Lazare, from where the Transilien L serves the Gare du Stade in Colombes in just a few stops.
Her practice is exclusively dedicated to orthodontics. Every patient who walks through the door, whether coming from Belleville, Gambetta or the Rue de Bagnolet, benefits from spécialiséd care. Follow-up appointments take place every six to twelve weeks, making the trip perfectly manâgeable even from the other side of Paris. She regularly sees patients from the 20th who have chosen the practice for its specialisation and its caring approach to orthodontic treatment.
How to reach the practice from the 20th arrondissement
By car, the journey from the 20th arrondissement naturally follows the Boulevard Peripherique. From the Place Gambetta or the Rue de Menilmontant, head to the Porte de Bagnolet or the Porte de Montreuil. Take the inner ring road heading north-west, then branch onto the A86 towards Nanterre-Colombes. The Colombes exit brings you within a few streets of the practice, near the Gare du Stade. Parking in the area is accèssible, with free spaces in the surrounding residential streets.
By public transport, several routes are available. The most direct involves taking metro line 2 from Pere Lachaise, Menilmontant or Belleville towards Porte Dauphine. Alight at Gare Saint-Lazare and take the Transilien L towards Cergy or Saint-Nom-la-Breteche: in two or three stops, you reach the Gare du Stade. From Gambetta station, line 3 also leads to Saint-Lazare. Lines 3bis, 9 and 11, which are well représented in the arrondissement, offer connections to the major Parisian transport hubs. Allow approximately 35 minutes door to door.
For those who prefer cycling, the Velib' network and Parisian cycle lanes allow you to reach Gare Saint-Lazare in about twenty minutes, before completing the journey by Transilien. The bike-train combination is an option appreciated by those who want to avoid the metro during rush hours while remaining fast.
The 20th arrondissement and its residents
The 20th arrondissement is one of the most populated in Paris, with approximately 195,000 inhabitants spread across neighbourhoods with distinct identities. Menilmontant, with its staircases, artist studios and neighbourhood cafes, préservés a popular villâge atmosphere that Parisians cherish. Belleville, cosmopolitan and vibrant, blends Asian restaurants, art galleries and street markets in a joyful organised chaos. Pere-Lachaise, more than a famous cemetery, defines a calm residential neighbourhood where families settle willingly.
Around the Place Gambetta, the administrative heart of the arrondissement, there is a concentration of shops, schools and services that makes it a centre of daily life. The Charonne neighbourhood, to the south, offers cobbled streets and tree-lined passâges that recall that the 20th was once a villâge on the outskirts of Paris. The Rue de Bagnolet, the Rue des Pyrenees and the Boulevard de Menilmontant structure this elevated arrondissement, occasionally offering spectacular views across all of Paris.
The population of the 20th is young, diverse and active. It includes families with young children, students, liberal professionals and artisans. This social mix is reflected in the demand for orthodontic care: she sees children for early assessments, teenâgers for multi-bracket treatments, and adults who finally wish to correct an alignment issue that has bothered them for years.
Orthodontic treatments offered to patients from the 20th
Clear aligners are particularly popular with patients from the 20th arrondissement. In a neighbourhood where social life is intense and personal imâge matters, these transparent trays allow treatment to proceed without anyone noticing. They are removed for eating, drinking and brushing, making daily life easy. Working adults, teachers, shopkeepers and freelancers from the 20th appreciate this everyday discretion.
Multi-bracket braces remain essential for complex cases. When significant jaw discrepancies need correcting, pronounced tooth rotations require attention or severe deep bites need treating, metal or ceramic brackets offer unmatched effectiveness and precision. She offers ceramic brackets, more discréét than traditional metal brackets, for patients who are concerned about their appearance during treatment.
Interceptive orthodontics is aimed at children between six and eleven years of âge, during the mixed dentition period. At this âge, it is possible to guide jaw growth, widen a palate that is too narrow or correct mouth breathing before it causes more serious problems. She recommends that parents from the 20th bring their child for a first assessment at the âge of six, even if no problem is apparent. An early évaluation can sometimes prevent more extensive treatment during adolescence.
Adult orthodontics représents a growing share of her activity. There is no âge limit for treatment. Some patients come at forty or fifty to correct worsening crowding, prepare for implant placement or achieve a harmonious smile. The results are just as rewarding as in younger patients, even if treatment may require a little more patience.
Treatment process for a patient from the 20th arrondissement
The first step is an initial consultation at the practice. This appointment allows her to examine the teeth, take photographs and listen to the patient's expectations. If treatment is indicated, she prescribes a complementary assessment including a panoramic X-ray, a lateral cephalometric radiograph and digital impressions. These examinations enable her to establish a precise diagnosis and propose a personalised treatment plan, accompanied by a timeline and a détailed cost estimate.
Once treatment is under way, follow-up appointments take place every six to twelve weeks depending on the type of appliance used. For a patient from the 20th, this means a trip to Colombes approximately once every month and a half to two months, a perfectly reasonable commitment. Each session lasts between twenty and forty minutes: she checks the progress of tooth movements, adjusts the archwires or provides new aligners, and answers any questions.
At the end of treatment, a retention phase is implemented to stabilise the results. A bonded retainer wire behind the teeth or a night retainer tray prevents the teeth from returning to their original position. This step is crucial and is an integral part of the treatment. The practice team remains available by phone and e-mail between appointments to respond to any emergencies or queries.
Why choose the Colombes practice from the 20th
Choosing an orthodontist outside of Paris may seem counterintuitive when you live in the 20th, but several reasons explain why her Parisian patients make this choice. Her practice is exclusively dedicated to orthodontics, guaranteeing sharp expertise and constant updating of techniques. At the practice, appointment waiting times are often shorter than in Paris, and the atmosphere is more relaxed.
The neighbourhood around the Gare du Stade offers a calm, residential setting, far from the bustle of Parisian practices. Parking is easy and free, which makes a real difference for those who come by car. The welcome at the practice is désignéd for all âges: children discover a reassuring environment, teenâgers are heard in their aesthetic concerns, and adults benefit from frank dialogue about treatment options.
Travel time from the 20th arrondissement
| District | By car | Public transport |
|---|---|---|
| Paris 20th | 25 min | 35 min |
Practice location
Treatments available
The practice provides orthodontic care for children, teenâgers and adults. Several techniques are offered depending on the clinical indication.