" I like to go the dentist's twice a year."

[Lavernock]

Does that mean the same as, " I like going to the dentist twice a year?" I think not. I read in a grammar book that we may use the gerund or infinitive + to after "like" with the same meaning.

 

[rhitagawr]

In BE at least, there's a difference in meaning. I like to go means I think it's a good idea to go or I prefer to go. I like going means I enjoy going - unlikely if you're talking about the dentist's.

 

[Rover_KE]

If people use "to the dentist's", it means "to the dentist's office".

(Owlman)

My BE-speaking dentist, Phil Macavity, calls his treatment room his surgery — not his office.