Depending on your viewpoint, Gizmo the Mogwai is either the best Christmas present of all time, or the worst. Whether it’s an overcooked turkey, or a family illness, most of us have suffered through a Christmas gone bad.

For a bolder feminine look, try a color like gold or bright magenta – these will definitely pop and will be a fun accessorizing option for anyone looking for a more feminine look. If your wisdom teeth are beginning to come in after the braces are removed, the dentist or orthodontist may suggest you get them pulled to prevent newly straightened teeth from shifting. His attempts to overcome the antipathy between them and get a romance back on track are understated, touching and entirely in keeping with the Christmas spirit – and, as directed by the great Ernst Lubitsch, witty and wise too. The joy of Thornton’s performance, apart from the sheer unabashed joy in his don’t-give-a-fuck exchanges with the kids sitting on Santa’s knee, is in detecting the slivers of humanity, as Willie comes to terms with the fact that he hates himself. Broken braces, loose bands, or protruding wires can cause problems but rarely require emergency treatment.

You shouldn’t pick any colours that will give the appearance that food is lodged in your teeth, that your teeth are stained or discoloured, or both. Admittedly, you *can *fault his decision to kidnap Santa, and his failure to rein in said neighbours when they proceed to unleash hell under a million Christmas trees, but if it’s the thought that counts he’s OK by us. You may also want tolighter colors like white or pale yellow that will potentially make your teeth look discolored or stained. Breaking part of the appliance can result in the teeth moving in the wrong direction and in longer treatment.

Speed made Sandra Bullock a star, but it was While You Were Sleeping that turned her into America’s sweetheart. Brush from outer to inner tooth surfaces with short strokes and repeat the process for each section of your mouth. Consider whether your career will allow you to wear bright colors – professionals such as lawyers or accountants may not have as much flexibility to show off their personality with braces colors, and should instead opt for a more muted palette like dark green or black. The orthodontist will add headgear tubes to two bands on your upper teeth to hold the facebow part of your headgear in place.

Because braces and retainers brush up against the inside surface of the mouth, you may be more prone to developing canker sores. If you have crooked teeth and/or a misaligned bite (an underbite or overbite), there are a variety of treatments that can help straighten teeth, including braces and retainers, custom-made, removable or fixed tools that cover the outside of your teeth and help keep them in position.