What better way to save money than skipping the dentist and having your spouse handle the procedure instead? One couple takes the do-it-yourself mindset to an alarming new level as a routine dental visit is replaced with a homemade solution that is clearly making everyone involved uncomfortable. Like the rest of the *Smarter Way* campaign, the spot finds humor in the extreme lengths people will go to save a few dollars while completely overlooking the obvious answer. Sure, pulling your own tooth might seem like a cost-saving strategy in the moment, but Mercury Insurance offers a far less painful way to keep more money in your pocket.