Orthodontics in Paris 6th
Dr Chardon's practice in Colombes is accèssible in 22 minutes by car from the 6th arrondissement of Paris.
Your dental surgeon in Colombes, near the 6th arrondissement
The 6th arrondissement of Paris is synonymous with elegance, culture and prestige. Home to the Jardin du Luxembourg, Saint-Germain-des-Pres and some of the finest literary cafes in the world, it is an arrondissement where residents demand the very best. With approximately 41,000 inhabitants, the 6th is a residential district where families, professionals and intellectuals coexist in one of the most desirable settings in France. Dr Chardon, a dental surgeon whose practice is limited to orthodontics, welcomes patients from the 6th arrondissement at her practice in Colombes (92700). The journey takes roughly 22 minutes by car and around 35 minutes by public transport.
Her practice is located close to the Gare du Stade on the Transilien L line, providing efficient accèss from Gare Saint-Lazare. With follow-up appointments spaced 6 to 12 weeks apart, the commute from the 6th is a minor consideration. Her patients from this Left Bank arrondissement appreciate the calm, private setting of the Colombes practice, which contrasts refreshingly with the constant activity of Saint-Germain. She devotes her entire professional activity to orthodontics, offering a level of specialisation that is difficult to find in général dental practices in Paris.
How to reach the practice from the 6th arrondissement
By public transport, the most practical route from the 6th arrondissement goes through Gare Saint-Lazare. From Saint-Germain-des-Pres station (metro line 4), take the metro northward to Strasbourg-Saint-Denis, then change to line 14 or line 13 towards Saint-Lazare. From Odeon, line 4 also provides a direct northbound connection. Alternatively, from the Luxembourg station on the RER B, travel to Chatelet-Les Halles and connect to line 14 to reach Saint-Lazare rapidly. From Saint-Lazare, the Transilien L reaches Colombes in ten minutes. Total journey time: approximately 35 minutes.
By car, the journey from the 6th arrondissement follows the Boulevard Saint-Germain or the Quai des Grands-Augustins westward along the Left Bank, then crosses to the Right Bank at the Pont de l'Alma or continues along the Seine towards the 16th arrondissement and Neuilly-sur-Seine. From there, a few minutes on the main road lead to Colombes. Outside rush hours, allow approximately 22 minutes. During peak times, the journey may extend to 30 to 35 minutes. Free parking is available in the residential streets surrounding the practice, a significant advantâge for those accustomed to the parking difficulties of the 6th.
The 6th arrondissement and its residents
The 6th arrondissement occupies a singular place in the cultural imagination of Paris and of France as a whole. Saint-Germain-des-Pres, its emblematic neighbourhood, was the epicentre of intellectual and artistic life in the post-war period. The Cafe de Flore, Les Deux Magots and the Brasserie Lipp were the regular haunts of Sartre, Beauvoir, Camus and a constellation of writers, philosophers and artists who shaped 20th-century thought. Today, these establishments continue to attract a clientele that values culture, conversation and refinement.
The Jardin du Luxembourg, created by Marie de Medicis in 1612, is the crown jewel of the arrondissement. This 23-hectare garden, with its formal French parterre, English landscape garden, orchard, ponds and iconic green chairs, is one of the most beloved public spaces in Paris. Families bring their children to sail model boats on the central basin, joggers circle the gravel paths, and chess players gather under the chestnut trees. The Palais du Luxembourg, which houses the French Senate, presides over the northern end of the gardens.
The 6th is also home to some of Paris's most prestigious publishing houses, clustered around the Rue de l'Odeon and the Rue de Seine. The École des Beaux-Arts, the Institut de France (which houses the Academie francaise) and numérous art galleries reinforce the arrondissement's intellectual and artistic identity. The Rue de Rennes, the Boulevard Raspail and the Rue du Cherche-Midi offer upscale shopping alongside artisan bakeries and gourmet food shops.
The population of the 6th is predominantly composed of established professionals, families from the upper-middle class, and long-standing residents who are deeply attached to their neighbourhood. This discerning population expects the highest standard of healthcare. Many of her patients from the 6th arrondissement are professionals or parents who choose orthodontic treatment for themselves or their children after careful research, and who appreciate a practitioner who combines expertise, transparency and a personalised approach.
Orthodontic treatments offered to patients from the 6th
Dr Chardon's practice is exclusively focused on orthodontics, ensuring the highest level of clinical expertise. Clear aligners are the treatment most frequently chosen by patients from the 6th arrondissement. These custom-made transparent trays offer a virtually invisible way to correct dental alignment issues, and they can be removed for meals and social events. For the professionals and public-facing individuals of Saint-Germain-des-Pres, aligners représent the ideal combination of efficacy and discretion. Treatment duration typically ranges from 6 to 18 months, depending on the complexity of the case.
Multi-bracket braces are indicated for complex malocclusions, significant jaw discrepancies and cases requiring precise mechanical control. Dr Chardon offers ceramic brackets that blend discréétly with the tooth surface, as well as traditional metal brackets when maximum strength is required. For teenâgers in the 6th, many of whom attend prestigious lycees, she takes care to explain the treatment in a way that fosters understanding and cooperation, and she offers ceramic options to address aesthetic concerns.
Interceptive orthodontics is désignéd for children between the âges of 6 and 11. A first assessment at this âge can identify jaw growth anomalies, dental crowding or harmful habits that, if addressed early, can be corrected with a short, targeted treatment of 6 to 12 months. This can prevent the need for more extensive treatment during adolescence. Families in the 6th, who are typically well-informed and proactive about their children's health, are among the most receptive to this early-intervention approach.
For adults with skeletal discrepancies requiring surgical correction, Dr Chardon works in collaboration with maxillofacial surgeons to plan and execute combined orthodontic-surgical treatments. Her exclusive focus on orthodontics ensures optimal preparation for the surgical phase.
Treatment process for a patient from the 6th arrondissement
The care pathway starts with a comprehensive initial consultation. Dr Chardon performs a thorough clinical examination, takes digital photographs and X-rays, and creates precise digital impressions using an intraoral scanner. She then présents a détailed treatment plan, explaining each option, the expected timeline, the number of appointments and the complète fees. Her approach is founded on transparency and trust: patients are never rushed into a décision and always leave with the information they need to choose with confidence.
Follow-up appointments are scheduled every 6 to 12 weeks throughout the active treatment phase. Each session is efficient and carefully timed, lasting 15 to 30 minutes. Dr Chardon verifies the progression of tooth movements, makes any necessary adjustments and monitors oral hygiene. For patients from the 6th, these spaced appointments mean visiting the Colombes practice only a few times per year, keeping disruption to a minimum.
The retention phase is an essential final step. A bonded lingual wire or a custom night retainer tray keeps the teeth in their corrected position. Regular checks during the first year after the end of active treatment ensure lasting stability. Dr Chardon is committed to results that endure over time, and her retention protocol reflects that commitment.
Why choose the Colombes practice from the 6th
The 6th arrondissement is a prestigious address, but practices exclusively dedicated to orthodontics are scarce in this area. By travelling to Colombes, patients from the 6th gain accèss to a fully spécialiséd orthodontic practice equipped with the latest digital technology and led by a practitioner who devotes all of her time to this single discipline. The practice environment is calm, private and modern, offering a level of personal attention that overcrowded Parisian practices often cannot match.
The Transilien L connection from Saint-Lazare is fast and reliable, and the free parking around the practice is a considerable advantâge. Dr Chardon has built a reputation among her patients from the 6th for combining clinical precision with genuine warmth and attentiveness. She invites you to contact the practice and schedule your first consultation to discover how accèssible quality orthodontic care from Colombes truly is.
Travel time from the 6th arrondissement
| District | By car | Public transport |
|---|---|---|
| Paris 6th | 22 min | 35 min |
Practice location
About the practice
Dr Chardon is a qualified dental surgeon whose practice is limited to orthodontics. Her practice, located in Colombes, welcomes patients from the 6th 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.