But when the new time they suggested didn\u2019t work for her, she suggested a different day\u2014and was then told she would have to pay a rescheduling fee.<\/p>\n
The San Diego-based former Miss California and Miss Colorado appeared to take the bizarre situation in stride, sharing the story on her Threads account <\/a>@realkelleyjohnson with a series of laughing emojis.<\/p>\n \u201cMy dentist just called me to ask if I can come in 30 minutes later than my original appointment time. I said that doesn\u2019t work with my work schedule for that day, but I\u2019m happy to come in another day no problem,\u201d Johnson wrote.<\/p>\n But the dentist\u2019s office told her: \u201c\u2018Oh\u2026if we move your day we have to charge you a rescheduling fee.’\u201d<\/p>\n Johnson went on with a laughing emoji: \u201cGUYS WHAT?!!\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cMy flabbers were completely gasted,\u201d she joked in a comment, and as for whether she would have just canceled the appointment, added: \u201cI think I\u2019d get a cancellation fee at that point. I\u2019m in fee prison!\u201d<\/p>\n It had a big reaction, racking up more than 7,700 likes, as one suggested it was \u201ctime to find a new dentist,\u201d and another asked: \u201cDid you charge them a time-change fee?\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cNo ma\u2019am, not when they are the ones asking to reschedule! I don\u2019t think so!\u201d another said. And one person, who identified themselves as a dentist, said: \u201cI don\u2019t find this okay. You are absolutely right to want to\u00a0change dentists.\u201d<\/p>\n Stock image of a modern dental clinic.<\/p>\n Rescheduling fees are common when clients are attempting to change the time or date of many services, from flights and hotel rooms to appointments, including hair, beauty and, at times, medical<\/a>.<\/p>\n Dental Care in the United States (Short Overview)<\/p>\n But dental care in the U.S. is separate from general healthcare and can be costly, so additional fees may force some customers to find care elsewhere.<\/p>\n Basic services like exams and cleanings typically cost $100\u2013$300, while major procedures (crowns, root canals) can range from several hundred to thousands of dollars.<\/p>\n Most people use dental insurance, often through employers. Plans usually:<\/p>\n Fully cover preventive care<\/p>\n Partially cover basic (70\u201380%) and major services (~50%)<\/p>\n Have annual limits (around $1,000\u2013$2,000)<\/p>\n Public coverage is limited: Medicaid varies by state, and Medicare generally doesn\u2019t cover routine dental care. As a result, many Americans pay high out\u2011of\u2011pocket costs, especially for major treatments. Charging fees because the clinic itself needs to reschedule may seem superfluous.<\/p>\n Do you have funny and adorable videos or pictures you want to share? Send them to life@newsweek.com<\/a> with some extra details, and they could appear on our website.<\/p>\n Related Articles<\/p>\n![\"Stock](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/il\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/6a82269df2713d68b677c012f44e02e4.jpeg\"\/)
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