Turns out they're also teeth. Four of them to be exact. All of which need to be pulled out of my mouth next Friday. Most people have them removed in their teens, so I'm only off by about 15 to 20 years.
I intend to be put out for the procedure, which is another first for me. I hope it's like in Avatar, except instead of waking up in the body of a ten foot blue Thundercat, I'll more likely resemble...
