I have a tooth ache and a very painful swollen bump on center of the roof of my mouth. do you have any ideas of possible cause and how to ease pain?

Abscessed tooth: the bump and the pain as you said are associated with a tooth, the bump and swelling are as a result of an infection coming from the tooth. There are no magical tricks. You should see a dentist to get a proper evaluation, X-rays wand treatment. Antibiotic and pain killers will help somehow but the situation will not improve until you physically treat the tooth in question.

Possible infection: The most common reason for a painful swelling in the mouth is an infection. This is not something you can treat on your own. While antibiotics can help short term, unless the source of the infection is eliminated, it will keep returning. You need to see a dentist ASAP.

Swelling: This swelling can best be diagnosed and treated by a dentist. See a dentist ASAP. In the meanwhile ibuprophen can help relieve your pain.

Painful bump: The pain is probably coming from an abscessed tooth, although you may have a prominent upper torus as well. Untreated infections can be very dangerous so first call a dentist and set up an appointment immediately. Then take some OTC pain medication that you would normally take for a headache.

See your dentist: Your dentist should be able to figure out what it is. If there is any question your dentist will refer you to a specialist who will determine what the bump is. It sounds to me like you have a dental abscess. You will need to see your dentist for antibiotics to get rid of this infection! Hope this helps!

See a dentist ASAP: A tooth abscess won't go away without treatment and the infection may spread to your jaw, cheeks, sinus and to other areas of your head and neck. Dentist will treat a tooth abscess by draining it and getting rid of the infection. See your dentist asap.

Telephone: Immediately call your Dentist. Most likely an abscessed tooth with spreading infection. If so, only actual dental treatment will affect a cure, it will not self heal. Until you see Dentist take OTC NSAIDs exactly as per package instructions.