After complete OS reinstall, software DVD's are not recognized

I recently had to completely reinstall my OSX and wipe my HD. I did this for 'spring cleaning' so to speak.
After my Erase and Install OSX I started reinstalling the various software I use. These included both CD and DVD install discs. Smaller programs, on a Install CD, work just fine and have been installed.
However, my larger software that come on Install DVD's are not being recognized by the superdrive. For example, I have tried all of my Adobe CS4 DVD's, as well as my Pro Tools DVD. The same thing happens to all of them.
I insert the DVD, it starts whirring/spinning in the drive, then it slows, stops, then repeats. As if it is attempting to read the DVD over and over and over again. This process continues for about 3-5 minutes until it simply gives up and pops up a box saying that I have inserted a blank DVD.
Obviously none of these DVD's are blank, in fact they contain the very expensive and important software that I have purchased! It is also frustrating that I have to wait this 3-5 minutes before I have the option to eject the disc, as the superdrive is continuously trying to read it.
I tried booting the computer with CommandOption+PR as was suggested, but that didn't change anything.
Suggestions? Thank you.

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