Dvd not reading burned dvds consistently

I am having problems reading DVDs that I burn on my Mac Pro 5,1. I can burn a DVD, eject and then reinsert and it may not load. I can take it to another Mac and it will load without a problem. I've tried to do some research without much luck. Most posts online are for Macbook with slot drive. I work in a printshop and there is a lot of printing dust so I'm thinking maybe the lens is dirty, how do I clean it. If it's dirty, will it still burn properly? That doesn't seem to be a problem that I can tell.

Hello, I'd try one of these, many places have them...
http://www.officesupply.com/technology/computer-accessories/cleaning-maintenance /cleaner-maintenance/fellowes-lens-cleaner/p28997.html?device=c&network=g&matcht ype=&ref=pla&cid=ad-pla-non-brand+&gclid=CJ-77YLtuL8CFQWTfgodOUcAAQ

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