Can Halloween candy really ‘rot’ your teeth? An expert weighs in
Leila Ahmed
Leila Ahmed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
A graduate of the University at Buffalo, Leila has spent five years in journalism, previously working at a community-focused news outlet in Rochester, NY. She specializes in uncovering the diverse voices and cultural richness of Syracuse’s neighborhoods, bringing their stories to light.
More from Leila →Reporter · Thursday, October 29, 2026 at 7:07 PM · 1 min read
We’ve all heard it: “If you eat all that candy, it will rot your teeth.” Or “Do you want your teeth to fall out?”