Adult braces - Are brackets necessary?

I recently got braces and I also had to have a bracket put in that attaches to my two second last teeth and goes across the roof of my mouth. I don't mind the braces, barely notice them actually in comparison to the bracket, which makes it difficult to talk and eat and is very frustrating because I work in a professional atmosphere and often have to speak in front of 10 or more people at a time. Do you know if this bracket is really necessary or can I get away without using it and still have success with fixing my teeth? I don't know how much longer I can handle this.