I have an appointment today vs. I'm having an appointment today

English as a Second Language English Vocabulary, Grammar and Idioms
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Please tell me the difference between:

I have a dentist appointment today.

I’m having a dentist appointment today.

Thanks

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2

This sentence sounds natural.

Sounds not as natural as the first sentence because there is no need for the present progressive here.

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I have an appointment with the dentist today. (Is this sentence acceptable?)

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Yes, it’s fine.
You might say “…with my dentist today.” If you like.

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