Contos Smile Center is located at 6428 North California Avenue in the West Ridge neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois 60645 — one of the city's most culturally rich and historically layered communities. West Ridge, sometimes called West Rogers Park, has been a welcoming home to successive waves of immigrants since the late 19th century, evolving from a quiet suburban enclave into one of Chicago's most diverse urban neighborhoods. Today it is known for Devon Avenue, one of the most internationally celebrated commercial corridors in the United States, where the sights, sounds, and flavors of South Asia, the Middle East, Eastern Europe, and beyond exist side by side within just a few city blocks. The neighborhood is bordered by the North Shore Channel, Warren Park to the north, and is a short drive from the lakefront and the green spaces of Rogers Park.
Beyond its cultural character, West Ridge offers a genuinely local experience that larger Chicago neighborhoods can't replicate. Devon Avenue and its surrounding streets are lined with independent boutiques, family-owned grocers, sari shops, jewelers, and bookstores that have served the community for generations. After your appointment, it's worth taking the time to explore the neighborhood — whether that means sitting down for freshly made chaat or a Persian kebab lunch, picking up something from one of the specialty food importers, or simply walking the tree-lined residential streets that give West Ridge its unhurried, neighborhood feel. It is the kind of place that rewards curiosity.
Contos Smile Center has been part of this community since 1981 — and the practice reflects the neighborhood's own values of family, continuity, and care. Dr. Aristides P. Contos, DDS, FAGD, founded the practice and continues to see patients today alongside his son, Dr. Peter A. Contos, DDS, and daughter-in-law, Dr. Maria Sinis Contos, DMD. Together they bring decades of combined experience and a shared belief that exceptional dentistry begins with trust, honest communication, and taking the time to truly understand each patient's goals.
Whether you are coming in for a routine visit or something more involved, Contos Smile Center offers a full range of services to meet you where you are. Among our most sought-after treatments are Invisalign® clear aligner therapy — for which our doctors hold Level I and II certification — full-mouth restorative care including implants, crowns, bridges, and All-on-4 and All-on-6 solutions, and advanced periodontal treatment enhanced by the Gemini soft tissue laser for more comfortable, minimally invasive gum care. Whatever your needs, our team is here to help you achieve a smile you are proud to show off.
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Contacting Contos Smile Center is easy! Our friendly staff is available to assist you with scheduling appointments, answering inquiries about treatment options, and addressing any concerns you may have. Whether you prefer to give us a call, send us an email, or fill out our convenient online contact form, we're here to help. Don't wait to take the first step towards achieving the smile of your dreams – reach out to us today and discover the difference personalized dental care can make.