A Severn River Dental dentist and assistant talking a patient through her visit in one of the treatment rooms.

Implants. All under one roof in Severna Park.

Four dentists on Ritchie Highway, with IV sedation, same-day CEREC crowns and an in-house lab. Cleanings to wisdom teeth to full-mouth care, and no referring out.

Severna Park, since 2011

Four dentists and a team that speaks English, Spanish, French and Haitian Creole.

Memberships, permits and recognition held by our dentists

American Academy of Cosmetic DentistryDr. Sewell, memberAcademy of General DentistryDr. Sewell, memberAmerican Dental Society of AnesthesiologyDr. Canizales, memberIV Moderate Sedation PermitMaryland, Dr. CanizalesReaders’ Choice 2016The Capital, Dr. McPherson
A Severn River Dental patient laughing in the treatment chair.
A Severn River Dental patient smiling during her visit.

Our story, since 2011

Since 2011 this practice has run on one idea: everything a smile needs, under one roof. Cleanings, crowns milled while you wait, implants, sedation and wisdom teeth, all at 572 Ritchie Highway, with no referring out.

A relaxed, airy office with soothing colours and plenty of natural light. Not a cold, sterile atmosphere.

A treatment room at Severn River Dental, with its chair, monitor and wood cabinetry.
The corridor to the treatment rooms at Severn River Dental Health Center.
A watercolour of a molar, one of the paintings on the office walls.
A watercolour of a tooth’s nerve, one of the paintings on the office walls.
Dr. Emily Sewell, Dr. Yeremi Canizales and Dr. Amanda McPherson Canizales in the office.
2011
Dr. Canizales has provided oral conscious sedation since graduating from WVU in 2011.

Meet our doctors

Four dentists, one set of notes.

Dr. Yeremi Canizales, Dr. Emily Sewell, Dr. Amanda McPherson Canizales and Dr. Bashar Sadat combine form, function and beauty, and the latest dental technology, with a friendly, caring touch.

  • Maryland IV moderate sedation permit. Dr. Canizales holds one, and is a member of the American Dental Society of Anesthesiology.
  • Magna cum laude, third in her class. Dr. Sewell at the University of Maryland School of Dentistry, now an AACD and AGD member.
  • Advanced training. Invisalign, BOTOX, implant dentistry, full-mouth rehabilitation, digital dentistry and dental sleep medicine.
  • English and Spanish. Our team speaks both, and Winnie adds Haitian Creole, French and Papiamento.
Dr. Yeremi Canizales, DDS, MS, of Severn River Dental Health Center.
Sedation, implants and full-mouth care

Dr. Yeremi Canizales, DDS, MS

Born in Caracas, Venezuela, his family came to the United States in 1987. A master’s in microbiology before dental school, then further training in Invisalign, BOTOX, implant dentistry, full-mouth rehabilitation and obstructive sleep apnea.

WVU School of Dentistry, 2011 · MS, Thomas Jefferson University

Dr. Emily M. Sewell, DDS, of Severn River Dental Health Center.
Cosmetic and digital dentistry

Dr. Emily M. Sewell, DDS

From Scranton, Pennsylvania. Third in her class at Maryland, and an active member of the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Extensively trained in digital dentistry, BOTOX and Invisalign.

University of Maryland School of Dentistry, magna cum laude

Dr. Amanda McPherson Canizales, DDS, MS, of Severn River Dental Health Center.
Custom treatment planning

Dr. Amanda McPherson Canizales, DDS, MS

Builds a custom plan with each patient, and believes a trusting relationship comes first. Away from the office: family, films, travel, and always the next book.

Dr. Bashar Sadat, DDS, of Severn River Dental Health Center.
Gentle, comprehensive care

Dr. Bashar Sadat, DDS

Raised in Beckley, West Virginia. His care is built on open communication and comfort, so you always feel heard, relaxed and fully informed. Tennis, the gym, and new recipes.

West Virginia University, BS Biology and DDS

And the people you will see most.

Laid-back, experienced and empathetic: hygienists, assistants and the people who run the front desk, who make the effort to hear you and answer your questions.

Dentistry in Severna Park, MD

Everything, under one roof.

We do all our work in house, so we do not need to refer you to other practices. That saves you time, and it saves you money.

General & Family

A comprehensive exam with x-rays and intraoral photographs, a gum and oral cancer screening and a bite check, for everyone in the family.

  • Dental Cleanings & Exams
  • Emergency Dentistry
  • Night Guards
  • Oral Cancer Screenings
  • Sleep Apnea Treatments
Common questions →

Restorative

Tooth-coloured composite fillings, crowns, dentures and root canal therapy, with restorations made in our own in-house lab.

  • Dental Implants
  • Dental Crowns
  • Composite Fillings
  • Dentures
  • Root Canal Therapy
Implants and dentures →

Cosmetic

Veneers for shape, size or colour, whitening in a single visit, Invisalign clear aligners, and BOTOX to finish new dental work.

  • Invisalign®
  • Dental Veneers
  • Teeth Whitening
  • BOTOX®
Common questions →

Oral Surgery

Extractions, wisdom teeth and gum surgery done here rather than referred out, with sedation available for anyone who wants it.

  • Wisdom Tooth Extractions
  • Tooth Extractions
  • Soft Tissue Grafting
  • Crown Lengthening
  • Frenectomy
  • Alveoloplasty
Sedation for surgery →

What people ask about most.

Invisalign®

Clear, removable aligners, each set worn for one to two weeks. Mild to moderate cases usually take six to eighteen months, worn 20 to 22 hours a day.

CEREC Same-Day Crowns

Your tooth is scanned in 3D, the crown designed and milled from a ceramic block in the office, and bonded the same day. No temporary crown.

Gemini Diode Laser

Used to treat gum disease below the gumline, shorten cold sores and seal sensitive teeth, with minimal discomfort and little downtime.

Night Guards

Grinding and clenching at night can damage teeth over time. A guard made to fit your own bite protects them while you sleep.

Implants & dentures

Placed and restored in one office.

Our dentists restore dental implants, and can also place the implant itself, depending on the health of your smile. Missing teeth also cost bone in the jaw, which is the part an implant protects.

  1. A titanium post is placed in the jawbone as an artificial root
  2. Over time the bone bonds with the post and holds it firm
  3. A crown, bridge or denture is fixed on top, made in our own lab
  4. Gum disease or bone loss is treated first, sometimes with a graft

Partial and complete dentures too, for adults of any age, with an alveoloplasty where the ridge needs smoothing for a proper fit. Implant patients: see our implant site →

A watercolour of a dental implant, abutment and crown, hanging in the office.
An implant, abutment and crown, painted for the office walls.

Sedation dentistry

Nervous? Sedation can make it easy.

Dental fear, a strong gag reflex, trouble getting numb or a long treatment plan should not keep you from care. We offer oral conscious sedation and IV moderate sedation for patients who qualify.

  1. Before. We review your health, medications and allergies, and send clear instructions.
  2. During. You are deeply relaxed and closely monitored, with local anaesthetic as well.
  3. After. A responsible adult drives you home. Most people are back to normal the next day.
  4. Several treatments, one visit. Fewer appointments for bigger plans.
A treatment room at Severn River Dental Health Center, with a grey dental chair and wood cabinetry.
One of our treatment rooms on Ritchie Highway.
A digital x-ray on the chairside monitor in a Severn River Dental treatment room.
Digital x-rays, on the screen beside the chair.

Dental technology

Safer, faster, and seen on screen.

Technology that increases the safety, comfort and efficiency of your treatment, and shortens your healing time.

CEREC same-day crownsDesigned, milled and fitted in a single visit.
Cone beam imagingA complete 3D view of your smile and the areas around it.
Digital x-raysLess invasive, more comfortable and safer than film.
Gemini diode laserGum disease, cold sores and tooth sensitivity.
In-house dental labRestorations made here, not sent away.
Intraoral cameraViews of every part of your smile, on screen.
Paperless chartingEfficient care, and your information kept secure.
Digital formsSent to you by email and text before your visit.
The sleep apnea display in the office, beside Dr. Amanda McPherson's 2016 Readers' Choice plaque from The Capital.

Dental sleep medicine

Snoring can be more than noise.

Snoring keeps a household awake, and it can also be a sign of sleep apnea. Once a sleep doctor or your physician has diagnosed it, we can treat it with a custom oral appliance, a non-invasive way to sleep better.

  • Best Sleep Specialist, 2016. The Capital’s Readers’ Choice award went to Dr. Amanda McPherson of Severn River Dental.
  • Night guards too. For grinding and clenching, made to fit and protect your own teeth.

New patients

Open at 7 am, four days a week.

Monday to Thursday we open at seven, so a check-up can happen before work. Patient-centred care begins before you walk through our door.

  1. Book online, or call 410-647-4094
  2. Your forms arrive by email and text, to fill in at home
  3. Tell us your PPO plan and we confirm your coverage
  4. A comprehensive exam, x-rays and a plan made for you
The reception desk and waiting area at Severn River Dental Health Center.
Reception, Suite F, Severna Plaza.

In pain, or something broke?

Call 410-647-4094 first. Our team will book you with one of our dentists as soon as possible.

  • Severe toothache: rinse with warm water, floss gently, no aspirin on the gum
  • Knocked-out tooth: hold it by the crown and keep it in milk or saline
  • Abscess: we relieve the pain and swelling, and treat the cause

Insurance & payment

We accept most major PPO dental plans. Call before your visit to confirm coverage, and we will help file your claim. Payment is due on the day.

  • Cash, checks and credit cards
  • CareCredit, up to 100% financing, low to no down payment
  • Cherry, LendingClub and Proceed Finance
  • Make a payment online →

4.9 out of 5 · 950+ Google reviews

Real patients, real experiences.

★★★★★
The people here at Severn River Dental Health changed my life. Dr. Jeremy and his wonderful team are the real heroes. Dentistry and professionalism at its very finest. Casey R.Patient review, on our own site
★★★★★
Severn River Dental is awesome. I have high anxiety with dentistry and Dr. Yeremi Canizales DDS and his dental assistants and team were just fabulous and made me feel so comfortable and relaxed. This office is so positive and the laughter and everyone is so nice and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this office. 10 stars for me ..... Ree ThomasGoogle review
★★★★★
Being fearful of a dentist; I had the best compassionate care from walking in to walking out. The care plan in place is affordable and I'm actually excited with being a patient at this center. Evette C.Patient review, on our own site
★★★★★
Great, prompt and friendly service! Very professional. Had to get in same day for a dental issue and the office was very accommodating ! Highly recommend ! Rachel A.Patient review, on our own site
★★★★★
Severn River Dental has very professional and compassionate staff. Today was my first visit as a patient and it was as good as a dental appointment can be. Highly recommend. Brian D.Patient review, on our own site

Hear it from them.

Common questions

What people ask before they book.

Do you take my insurance?

We accept most major PPO dental plans. Please call before your appointment so we can confirm your coverage, and our team will help you file your claim and get the most out of your benefits. Payment is due on the day of your visit.

I am nervous about the dentist. Can you help?

Yes. We offer oral conscious sedation and IV moderate sedation for patients who qualify, always alongside local anaesthetic. Most patients feel deeply relaxed and remember very little. You will need a responsible adult to drive you home.

Something hurts or has broken. What should I do?

Call 410-647-4094 first. Our team will schedule you with one of our dentists as soon as possible. If a tooth is knocked out, hold it by the crown, rinse it gently, and keep it in milk or saline on the way in.

Can I have several treatments in one visit?

Often, yes. Sedation lets our dentists complete several procedures in a single appointment, which means fewer visits for larger treatment plans.

How long does a CEREC crown last?

CEREC crowns are made from durable ceramic and, with good care, can last 10 to 15 years or more. Regular check-ups and avoiding grinding help them last.

Am I a candidate for dental implants?

Most people with healthy gums and enough jawbone are. Gum disease or bone loss may need treating first, sometimes with bone grafting. A consultation tells you for certain.

Do you treat sleep apnea?

Only a sleep doctor or primary care physician can diagnose sleep apnea. Once it is diagnosed, we can treat it with a custom oral appliance.

Communities we serve

A short drive from across Anne Arundel County.

Patients come to Severna Park from Arnold, Annapolis, Pasadena, Glen Burnie and Millersville. Distances are from our office.

Severna Park572 Ritchie Highway, in Severna Plaza
Arnold4.1 miles, about 7 minutes via MD-2 N
Glen Burnie7.6 miles, about 18 minutes via MD-2 S
Pasadena8 miles, about 18 minutes via Solley Rd
Annapolis8.9 miles, about 18 minutes via MD-2 N
MillersvilleJust minutes from home

Visit us

Ritchie Highway, in Severna Plaza.

Hours
Monday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Tuesday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Wednesday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Thursday
7:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday
8:00 am to 1:00 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Request a consultation, and we will call you back.

A member of our team will contact you to confirm. If you are in pain, please call instead. Please do not send private health information through this form.

✓ Most PPO plans ✓ Sedation available ✓ Se habla español