dentist appointment / dentist's appointment or dental appointment?

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I have a _________ ?
 

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... toothache? ;-)


Which one do you think is correct?
 

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... toothache? ;-)


Which one do you think is correct?

I always used to say dental, then I figured it should be dentist's, but since dentist is easier to pronounce, people use "dentist appointment" more often. I'm not sure!
 

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I say 'dental appointment', Maria.
 

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I say "dentist's appointment" BUT, as frequently happens when speaking, "sts" isn't clearly enunciated. I'm sure it sounds as if I'm saying "dentist appointment".
 
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