Tooth extraction site

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I had a tooth extracted on Thursday (this is day 6) after my root canal rejected 1 year after getting it (fractured root). I still have a little pain in the area intermittently, but it looks so gross and my dentist didn't tell me what the healing process would be like. Does this look normal for day 6? The clot is still there but it's all brownish with white spots and I've had a tiny bit of a metallic taste in my mouth.

Side note, I'm also 36 weeks pregnant so I was limited on pain meds and anti inflammatory drugs I couls take.
 

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At Day 6, it might not be pretty but you're past the risk date for dry sockets (Day 3). It'll keep healing
 

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