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About
Dr. Dakota Argyle spent the last decade in Idaho and Utah before making Texas home with his family.
He's known for two things patients mention again and again: he takes the time to really listen, and he tells you the honest truth about what you do — and don't — need. That straight-shooting, no-upsell approach is a big part of how Old Betsy earned its reputation. He practices across the Old Betsy Dental offices.
Dr. Argyle practices general and family dentistry and leads much of our implant, full-arch, and dental sleep medicine care.
Education & Training
Dr. Argyle is a graduate of the University of Utah School of Dentistry, where he earned his Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) in 2021. He has since completed more than 300 hours of advanced continuing education in dental sleep medicine, implants, and other contemporary dental care.
Dr. Argyle also carries the Qualified Dentist designation from the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine (AADSM), the nation's leading authority in dental sleep medicine — formal recognition of his training in treating snoring and obstructive sleep apnea with oral appliance therapy.
Areas of Focus
From the Old Betsy blog
The practical side of Invisalign — the 20–22 hour truth, easing new-tray soreness, cleaning aligners without wrecking them, and why the retainer afterward is forever. From Old Betsy Dental in Keene & Joshua, TX.
A plain-English guide to dental sealants — the quick, painless groove-protector for molars. What they're made of, how the visit goes, how long they last, and who benefits (kids AND adults). Keene & Joshua, TX.
What recovery from a root canal is really like — normal soreness vs. warning signs, what to eat, why the crown step matters, and how long a treated tooth can last. From Old Betsy Dental in Keene & Joshua, TX.
A cold sore tingles a day before it appears and forms a cluster of small blisters at the lip edge; chapped lips crack and flake across the whole lip with no warning tingle. Here's how to tell them apart, and what actually helps.
Not all snoring is harmless. Here's how to tell ordinary snoring from a possible sign of sleep apnea, when to see a doctor, and what can help you — and your partner — sleep.
Does insurance pay for an oral appliance for sleep apnea? It's usually a medical benefit, not dental. Here's how coverage typically works — and how Old Betsy helps with the paperwork.
Oral appliance or CPAP? An honest look at how they compare on effectiveness and comfort — and the one factor that matters most: whether you'll actually use it.
Struggling with your CPAP? You're not alone — up to half of users don't stick with it. Here are the real alternatives for treating sleep apnea, including a comfortable oral appliance.
All-on-4 is a big, often irreversible decision. Here are the 10 questions that matter most — whether your teeth can be saved, same-day teeth, materials, cost, and why a second opinion is smart.
What full-arch dental implants really cost in Texas and why quotes vary so much — from the Johnson County dentists with an in-house lab. Honest breakdown, no games.
A large dental-implant quote deserves a second look. Here's when a second opinion makes sense, what a good one looks like, and the questions to bring.
Wondering if an oral appliance is comfortable? What it's like to wear one — the adjustment period, daily care, and living with it. Keene, TX dental sleep care.
An in-house dental lab can mean faster, better-fitting implant teeth and fewer visits. Here's why it matters for your implant care. Keene, TX.
Untreated sleep apnea is more than a sleep problem. The health risks worth knowing — and the comfortable treatment options. Dental sleep care in Keene, TX.
Told you don't have enough bone for dental implants? Angled placement, grafting, and 3D planning often make implants possible anyway. Find out in Keene, TX.
Is your snoring harmless or a red flag? When snoring is worth taking seriously, and how a custom dental appliance can quiet it. Keene, TX.
What happens at a dental sleep medicine consultation — screening, coordinating your sleep test, a custom appliance, and follow-up. No pressure. Keene, TX.
Most dental offices only bill dental insurance. Here's the surprising truth about how much dental-related care can actually go through your medical plan.
All-on-4 implants vs. traditional dentures — how they compare on stability, comfort, eating, bone health, and daily life, and how to choose. Keene, TX.
Wondering how to get diagnosed with sleep apnea? How diagnosis works, what a home sleep test involves, and your next steps. Dental sleep care in Keene, TX.
Some dental issues can wait until Monday — others really can't. Here's a clear, plain-English guide to what counts as an emergency and what to do.
Loud snoring isn't the only red flag for sleep apnea. Here are the symptoms worth taking seriously — and what to do next if they sound familiar.
If you're missing several or all of your teeth, here's a balanced, plain-English look at how implants and dentures compare.
We mill our dentures in-house with an Ivoclar Programill PM7 — which means a beautifully fitted denture in a single visit, not weeks of waiting.
Bridges, dentures, snap-in, fixed full-arch — an honest, side-by-side look at how to replace missing teeth and which option suits which life.
Not all snoring is sleep apnea — but some of it is. Here's how to tell the difference, what the red flags are, and how an oral appliance can help.
A complete, plain-English guide to oral appliance therapy — the comfortable, mask-free CPAP alternative for snoring and sleep apnea. How it works, who it helps, and what to expect. Keene, TX.
We accept most major dental insurance — and we explain costs upfront, in plain English, before any work is done. Here's how it actually works.
Just chipped or cracked a tooth? Here's what to do in the next few minutes, how urgent it really is, and what your repair options look like.
A dentist explains how to tell a cold sore from chapped lips, what each looks and feels like, and whether to keep your dental appointment.
Twice a year is the rule of thumb, but here's the honest answer — and what to do if it's been a while.
Just moved to the area? A short, honest guide to picking a family dentist — what to look for, what to ask, and why a true family practice matters.
Invisalign and traditional braces both straighten teeth — but they fit different lives and different cases. Here's an honest side-by-side.
Clear aligners are quietly straightening smiles all over Keene and Joshua. Here's what to expect — and how to know if Invisalign fits your life.
Schedule with Dr. Argyle
Whether it's a first visit, a second opinion, or care you've been putting off — we'd be glad to see you.
“Dr. Argyle was so nice and just listened and didn't judge me — you could tell he was there to help.”
“Dr. Argyle made my anxiety go away. He would not try to sell you extra stuff — he gives you options and the proper care everyone needs.”
“My tooth had been hurting for years. I'd gone to a periodontist and an endodontist to fix it with no luck, but Dr. Argyle found the problem right away and fixed it.”
